CanPrev L-Glutamine Vegan Amino Acid Powder - Non-GMO | 450g
Visit the CanPrev Store| Brand | CanPrev |
| Serving | 1 scoop, once daily (5g L-Glutamine per scoop) |
| Licensed Natural Health Product | NPN 80086829 |
| Quality Standards | GMP-compliant facility |
| Country | Made in Canada  |
About this item
- HIGH-POTENCY 5G DOSE: Each scoop of CanPrev L-Glutamine Vegan Amino Acid delivers a full 5g of pure L-Glutamine - a robust, single-ingredient dose for supporting recovery and wellness after physical stress.
- HELPS RESTORE DEPLETED GLUTAMINE LEVELS: Formulated to help restore plasma glutamine levels depleted after periods of physical stress, such as prolonged exhaustive exercise.
- HELPS SUPPORT IMMUNE SYSTEM HEALTH: This product's label authorizes helping support immune system health after periods of physical stress.
- HELPS SUPPORT DIGESTIVE SYSTEM HEALTH: Also authorized to help support digestive system health after periods of physical stress.
- HELPS ASSIST MUSCLE CELL REPAIR AFTER EXERCISE: Formulated to help assist in muscle cell repair after exercise - useful for active lifestyles and post-workout recovery.
- VEGAN AND FERMENTATION-DERIVED: This L-Glutamine is vegan and fermentation-derived (not animal-sourced), unflavoured, and contains no fillers or binders.
- UNFLAVOURED AND EASY TO MIX: Mix 1 scoop well into 1-2 cups of liquid (water, juice, etc.) and consume immediately - no taste to mask, mixes into any beverage.
- A FULL 90-DAY SUPPLY, MADE IN CANADA: 450g provides 90 scoops - a full 90-day supply at 1 scoop per day. Formulated and made in Canada by CanPrev Natural Health Products Ltd. and licensed under NPN 80086829.
Product Description
L-Glutamine Vegan Amino Acid - 5g Pure L-Glutamine per Scoop
5g of pure, vegan, fermentation-derived L-Glutamine in one unflavoured scoop a day. Formulated to help restore plasma glutamine levels depleted after periods of physical stress (e.g. prolonged exhaustive exercise), help support immune system health, help support digestive system health, and help assist in muscle cell repair after exercise. Licensed Natural Health Product. Licensed Natural Health Product NPN 80086829.
5 g de L-glutamine pure, végane et d'origine fermentée dans une mesure sans saveur par jour. Formulé pour aider à restaurer les taux sanguins de glutamine appauvris suite à des périodes de stress physique (p. ex. exercice physique prolongé et épuisant), aider à soutenir la santé du système immunitaire, aider à soutenir la santé du système digestif, et aider à la réparation des cellules musculaires après l'exercice. Produit de santé naturel homologué.
Recovery Support That Starts From Within
5g pure L-Glutamine per scoop, once daily
5g of Pure L-Glutamine, Once Daily
Each scoop delivers a full 5g dose of vegan, fermentation-derived L-Glutamine - mixed well into 1-2 cups of water, juice or your favourite beverage, once a day.
Helps Restore Glutamine Depleted by Physical Stress
Formulated to help restore plasma glutamine levels depleted after periods of physical stress such as prolonged exhaustive exercise, and to help support immune system health, digestive system health, and muscle cell repair after exercise.
What L-Glutamine Vegan Amino Acid Supports
One medicinal ingredient - 5g of vegan, fermentation-derived L-Glutamine per scoop - studied for immune-cell fuel supply, intestinal barrier integrity and muscle recovery after physical stress.
Restores Depleted Glutamine Levels
Helps restore plasma glutamine levels depleted after periods of physical stress, such as prolonged exhaustive exercise - this product's authorized Health Canada use.
Immune System Support
Helps support immune system health after periods of physical stress, when glutamine - a key fuel for immune cells - can become depleted.
Digestive System Support
Helps support digestive system health after periods of physical stress, supporting the rapidly dividing cells that line the gut.
Muscle Cell Repair After Exercise
Helps assist in muscle cell repair after exercise - useful for active lifestyles and post-workout recovery routines.
Vegan, Fermentation-Derived, Unflavoured
No animal sourcing, no taste to mask, no fillers or binders - mixes cleanly into water, juice or any beverage of choice.
Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, Made in Canada
Non-GMO, gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, sugar-free, no artificial colours/flavours/preservatives - formulated and made in Canada.
CanPrev L-Glutamine Vegan: Supplement Facts
Each scoop (5 g) contains:
- L-Glutamine (fermentation-derived, vegan) Free-form amino acid5 g
Non-Medicinal Ingredients: No non-medicinal ingredients are listed on this product's label.
Recommended Use or Purpose: Helps to support the immune system after periods of physical stress. Helps to support the digestive system after periods of physical stress. Helps to restore plasma glutamine levels depleted after periods of physical stress (e.g. prolonged exhaustive exercise). Helps to assist in muscle cell repair after exercise.
Recommended Dose (Adults): Take one (1) scoop per day, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. Mix product well in one (1) to two (2) cups of liquid (water, juice, etc.) immediately before consumption. Recommended Duration of Use: No specific duration restriction is established for this product under its Health Canada licence; as with any natural health product, consult a health care practitioner about use beyond a few months.
Cautions and Warnings: As with any natural health product, you should consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use of this product, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or following a low protein diet. Do not use if safety seal is broken. Keep out of reach of children.
Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and different information than what is shown on our website. We recommend that you do not rely solely on the information presented and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product. This item is sold and shipped by Amazon.ca.
Chaque mesure (5 g) contient :
- L-glutamine (d'origine fermentée, végane) Acide aminé libre5 g
Ingrédients non médicinaux : Aucun ingrédient non médicinal n'est indiqué sur l'étiquette de ce produit.
Usage ou fins recommandés : Aide au maintien de la santé du système immunitaire suite à des périodes de stress physique. Aide au maintien de la santé du système digestif suite à des périodes de stress physique. Aide à restaurer les niveaux sanguins de glutamine appauvris suite à des périodes de stress physique (p. ex. exercice physique prolongé et épuisant). Aide à la réparation des cellules musculaires suite à l'exercice physique.
Dose recommandée (adultes) : Prendre une (1) mesure par jour, ou selon l'avis d'un praticien de soins de santé. Bien mélanger le produit dans une (1) à deux (2) tasses de liquide (eau, jus, etc.) et consommer immédiatement. Durée d'utilisation recommandée : aucune restriction de durée particulière n'est établie pour ce produit en vertu de sa licence de Santé Canada; comme pour tout produit de santé naturel, consultez un praticien de soins de santé pour un usage prolongé au-delà de quelques mois.
Mises en garde et avertissements : Comme avec tout produit de santé naturel, vous devriez consulter un praticien de soins de santé avant d'en faire l'usage, surtout si vous êtes enceinte, si vous êtes allaitante, ou si vous suivez un régime faible en protéines. Ne pas utiliser si le sceau de sécurité est brisé. Tenir hors de la portée des enfants.
NPN 80086829
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Get it on Amazon.caWhy CanPrev L-Glutamine Vegan Amino Acid
A single, high-potency 5g dose of vegan, fermentation-derived L-Glutamine per scoop - formulated to help restore glutamine depleted by physical stress and support immune, digestive and muscle-repair health.
5g of pure L-Glutamine, once daily
Vegan, fermentation-derived, free-form L-Glutamine - mixed into 1-2 cups of liquid and consumed immediately, once a day.
Immune, digestive and muscle-repair support
Helps restore plasma glutamine levels depleted after physical stress, helps support immune system health, helps support digestive system health, and helps assist in muscle cell repair after exercise - this product's authorized Health Canada use.
Vegan and fermentation-derived
Not animal-sourced, unflavoured, no fillers or binders - mixes cleanly into water, juice or any beverage.
Non-GMO and made in Canada
CanPrev - non-GMO, gluten/dairy/soy/sugar-free, formulated and made in Canada, licensed under NPN 80086829.
Inside every scoop
5g of pure, vegan, fermentation-derived L-Glutamine per scoop - mixed into 1-2 cups of liquid, once a day.
How to use it
Mix 1 scoop in 1-2 cups of liquid
Adults: take 1 scoop per day, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. Mix product well in 1-2 cups of liquid (water, juice, etc.) immediately before consumption.
Any time of day
Unflavoured and easy to mix - stir into water, juice, a smoothie or any beverage of choice whenever fits your routine.
A full 90-day supply per tub
450g provides 90 scoops - one a day for three months, so you can stay consistent without frequent reordering.
What the research says about L-Glutamine and physical stress
Educational summaries of published research on L-Glutamine and glutamine supplementation generally; not product-specific claims beyond what is stated above. CanPrev L-Glutamine Vegan Amino Acid's own claims are the uses authorized under NPN 80086829: helps restore plasma glutamine levels depleted after periods of physical stress, helps support immune system health, helps support digestive system health, and helps assist in muscle cell repair after exercise.
Glutamine may be a conditionally essential nutrient under catabolic stress
A classic review found that glutamine levels decline markedly across many catabolic disease and stress states, and proposed glutamine as a conditionally essential dietary nutrient rather than a purely non-essential amino acid, with tissue glutamine concentrations correlating with net protein turnover.
ReviewExhaustive exercise lowers plasma glutamine and is linked to more infections in athletes
A review of marathon and ultramarathon runners found that prolonged, exhaustive exercise can lower plasma glutamine - an important fuel for immune cells - and that oral glutamine feeding, compared with placebo, appeared to have a beneficial effect on the incidence of infections reported by runners after a marathon.
ReviewGlutamine is the most abundant free amino acid in muscle and plasma - and it falls with endurance exercise
A review of glutamine, exercise and immune function describes glutamine as the most abundant free amino acid in human muscle and plasma, notes that plasma glutamine falls following endurance events and prolonged exercise, and that heavy training can produce low resting glutamine levels requiring long recovery periods.
ReviewImmune cells use glutamine at high rates as a primary fuel
A review of glutamine metabolism in immune cells found that glutamine is used at high rates by lymphocytes, macrophages and neutrophils as a primary fuel and as a carbon/nitrogen donor for nucleotide synthesis, and that glutamine availability is required for these cells to function optimally.
ReviewClassic review: fuel utilization by cells of the immune system centres on glutamine and glucose
A foundational review of immune-cell energy metabolism describes glutamine, alongside glucose and fatty acids, as a key fuel utilized by lymphocytes, macrophages and phagocytes to support their proliferation and function.
ReviewGlutamine is described as essential for optimal immune cell function under physiological stress
A review of glutamine and immune nutrition found that glutamine is required by monocytes, lymphocytes and neutrophils as a primary fuel and nucleotide precursor, and that glutamine demand rises during stress states associated with impaired immune-cell function - underscoring why maintaining glutamine availability matters when the body is under physical or physiological stress.
ReviewA falling glutamine-to-glutamate ratio tracked overreaching in cyclists
In a 6-week study of endurance-trained cyclists, an intensified training block that produced overreaching (a measurable decline in performance) was accompanied by a decline in the plasma glutamine-to-glutamate ratio, suggesting this ratio may be useful as a marker of overreaching or overtraining.
Human studyChronic intense training is linked to small impairments across several immune markers, including plasma glutamine
A review of chronic exercise training and immune function found that prolonged periods of intense training may lead to slight impairment in several immune parameters - including neutrophil function, mucosal immunoglobulin levels and plasma glutamine concentration - that may combine to affect resistance to minor illnesses like upper respiratory infection.
Review2026 review maps the biochemical case for glutamine around exercise recovery, while flagging mixed clinical results
A 2026 narrative review synthesizing glutamine's biochemical roles in energy production, redox balance, intestinal barrier integrity and immune function found several plausible mechanisms supporting exercise recovery, but noted that clinical trial outcomes remain heterogeneous - some studies show improvements in intestinal permeability, oxidative stress and muscle damage markers, while others show minimal effect, particularly on performance itself.
Narrative reviewAcute oral glutamine prevented an exercise-induced rise in intestinal permeability
In a double-blind trial, physically active participants who took oral glutamine before a 60-minute run in the heat did not show the rise in intestinal permeability (measured via a urinary lactulose/rhamnose test) that occurred with placebo, and showed lower post-exercise plasma endotoxin and inflammatory markers.
Human RCTA week of oral glutamine supplementation blocked exercise-induced gut permeability increases
In a follow-up trial, 7 days of oral glutamine supplementation prevented the increase in intestinal permeability seen after a 60-minute treadmill run under placebo, with companion cell-culture experiments suggesting the effect involves activation of a heat-shock stress-response pathway that helps maintain gut barrier (tight junction) proteins.
Human RCTDosing review: glutamine doses closer to what the gut itself metabolizes may work better than typical dietary-range doses
A 2025 review of glutamine's role in intestinal barrier function found that trials using free-form glutamine at typical dietary-intake doses have not consistently improved intestinal permeability, whereas doses closer to the amount the small intestine itself metabolizes daily (around 30g) have shown more consistent positive results in the literature reviewed.
ReviewA marker of intestinal wall damage rises after marathon running, more so with heat collapse
Using a intestinal fatty-acid-binding-protein (I-FABP) blood marker of intestinal wall damage, this study found I-FABP rose significantly immediately after marathon completion in healthy runners, and was far higher in runners who suffered exercise-associated collapse with hyperthermia - direct evidence that endurance exercise, especially with heat stress, physically stresses the gut lining.
Human studyMulti-day heat-stress ultramarathon competition raised circulating endotoxin and inflammatory cytokines
In ultra-endurance runners completing a 230km, 5-stage race in 30-40C heat, circulatory bacterial endotoxin and multiple pro-inflammatory cytokines rose progressively across the competition, consistent with heat and exertion disturbing intestinal barrier integrity and allowing gut bacterial products into circulation.
Human studyIn more severely ill hospitalized patients, enteral glutamine research has shown more mixed results
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 11 trials of enteral glutamine in critically ill adults (a very different population and context from healthy exercisers) found no overall reduction in hospital mortality or infectious complications, though it found a significant mortality benefit specifically in the burn-patient subgroup - illustrating that glutamine's clinical effects can vary substantially by population and severity of physiological stress.
Meta-analysis6g/day of glutamine reduced muscle-damage blood markers in basketball players
In a crossover trial of 12 basketball players (an eccentric-heavy sport), 20 days of 6g/day oral glutamine supplementation produced significantly lower blood markers of muscle damage (aspartate transaminase, creatine kinase, myoglobin) and lower ACTH/cortisol responses compared with placebo.
Human RCTLeucine plus glutamine improved strength and reduced creatine kinase after eccentric exercise
In a randomized trial, both leucine alone and a leucine-plus-glutamine combination improved the rate of recovery (isometric strength, jump height, creatine kinase) after a bout of eccentric drop-jump exercise compared with placebo, with the combination group showing benefits at 48 and 72 hours.
Human RCTAmino acid supplementation research has shifted from performance to muscle-recovery and immune outcomes
A review of branched-chain amino acid research (a related amino acid category often studied alongside glutamine) found that while BCAA supplementation has not reliably enhanced athletic performance itself, more recent research shows it can help reduce exercise-induced muscle damage, support post-exercise recovery of plasma glutamine concentration, and modulate exercise-related immune/cytokine responses.
ReviewA formal risk assessment found no adverse-effect pattern for oral glutamine up to 14g/day
A quantitative risk assessment of taurine, L-glutamine and L-arginine as dietary supplement ingredients found no systematic pattern of adverse effects in published human trials, and identified an Observed Safe Level of 14g/day for glutamine in normal healthy adults - nearly 3 times this product's 5g single daily dose.
Risk assessment / reviewAn honest look at amino-acid-alone evidence: protein supplements show clearer benefits than isolated amino acids like glutamine
A review of dietary supplementation research in sport and exercise concluded that protein supplementation - especially milk proteins - clearly supports muscle protein synthesis and recovery, while research on individual amino acids such as branched-chain amino acids, glutamine or leucine taken alone has produced more equivocal (mixed, inconsistent) results.
ReviewMeta-analysis: whey protein supplementation raised blood amino acid levels and lowered muscle-damage markers in athletes
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 15 studies found whey protein supplementation significantly raised blood levels of essential and branched-chain amino acids in athletes, and was associated with reductions in myoglobin and creatine kinase (markers of muscle damage) versus control - offered here as honest comparative context on a related, more consistently supported recovery nutrient.
Meta-analysisMeta-analysis: branched-chain amino acids reduced delayed-onset muscle soreness after a single exercise bout
A systematic review and meta-analysis of branched-chain amino acid (a related amino acid category) supplementation found that, in trained subjects at low-to-moderate doses, BCAA reduced delayed-onset muscle soreness symptoms 24-72 hours after a single bout of muscle-damaging exercise, though results varied with training status and dose.
Meta-analysisUmbrella review: several nutritional interventions, including branched-chain amino acids, show moderate-certainty benefits for exercise-induced muscle damage
An umbrella review of 53 meta-analyses across 24 nutritional interventions found moderate-certainty evidence that branched-chain amino acids and several other nutrients (HMB, L-carnitine, curcumin, ginseng, polyphenols) can reduce specific markers or symptoms of exercise-induced muscle damage, such as delayed-onset muscle soreness or creatine kinase.
Umbrella reviewEssential amino acid intake, not just total protein, drives the muscle protein synthesis response
A review of muscle protein synthesis research found that the essential amino acid content and absorption kinetics of a protein source are central drivers of the anabolic (muscle-building) response to feeding, particularly under the catabolic stress of energy deficit - context for why single non-essential amino acids like glutamine are typically studied for different endpoints (immune/gut support) than for driving muscle protein synthesis itself.
ReviewFrequently asked questions
How do I take CanPrev L-Glutamine Vegan Amino Acid?
Adults take 1 scoop per day, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. Mix product well in 1-2 cups of liquid (water, juice, etc.) immediately before consumption.
What's in each scoop?
Each scoop contains 5g of L-Glutamine (vegan, fermentation-derived). No non-medicinal ingredients are listed on this product's label.
Is this L-Glutamine vegan?
Yes - it's vegan and fermentation-derived (not animal-sourced), with no fillers, binders or animal products.
What does L-Glutamine do?
This product's label authorizes helping to restore plasma glutamine levels depleted after periods of physical stress (e.g. prolonged exhaustive exercise), helping support immune system health, helping support digestive system health, and helping assist in muscle cell repair after exercise.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant, breastfeeding, or on a low protein diet?
This product's label advises consulting a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or following a low protein diet.
Are there any side effects?
This product's label does not list specific side effects beyond its consult-a-practitioner cautions (pregnancy, breastfeeding, low protein diet). As with any supplement, individual reactions can vary - discontinue use and consult a healthcare practitioner if you have concerns.
Is it flavoured?
No - it's unflavoured and mixes easily into water, juice, smoothies or any beverage of choice, with no fillers or binders.
Is CanPrev L-Glutamine Vegan Amino Acid made in Canada?
Yes. It is formulated and made in Canada by CanPrev Natural Health Products Ltd. (Toronto, ON) and licensed by Health Canada under NPN 80086829.
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Get it on Amazon.caNatural Health Product NPN 80086829. Helps to support the immune and digestive systems after periods of physical stress. Helps to restore plasma glutamine levels depleted after periods of physical stress (e.g. prolonged exhaustive exercise) and assist in muscle cell repair after exercise. Research summaries concern L-Glutamine and related amino acid supplementation generally and are educational, not product-specific claims. Read and follow the label. Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or following a low protein diet. Do not use if safety seal is broken. Results may vary.
Important information
Safety Information
Cautions and Warnings: As with any natural health product, you should consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use of this product, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or following a low protein diet. Do not use if safety seal is broken. Keep out of reach of children.
Indications
Recommended Use or Purpose: Helps to support the immune system after periods of physical stress. Helps to support the digestive system after periods of physical stress. Helps to restore plasma glutamine levels depleted after periods of physical stress (e.g. prolonged exhaustive exercise). Helps to assist in muscle cell repair after exercise.
Ingredients
Medicinal Ingredients (each scoop, 5g, contains): L-Glutamine 5g (vegan, fermentation-derived). Non-Medicinal Ingredients: None.
Directions
Recommended Dose (Adults): Take one (1) scoop per day, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. Mix product well in one (1) to two (2) cups of liquid (water, juice, etc.) immediately before consumption. Recommended Duration of Use: No specific duration restriction is established for this product under its Health Canada licence; as with any natural health product, consult a health care practitioner about use beyond a few months.
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Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and different information than what is shown on our website. We recommend that you do not rely solely on the information presented and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product. This item is sold and shipped by Amazon.ca.