Tag: nutrient therapy

Glutamine and intestinal barrier function

The 2014 article titled “Glutamine and intestinal barrier function” (PMID: 24965526) reviews the vital role of glutamine in maintaining intestinal barrier integrity. Glutamine is shown to promote enterocyte proliferation, regulate the expression and assembly of tight junction proteins, and support overall mucosal health. These functions are particularly critical under stress

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Effects of Magnesium Supplementation in Hypertensive Patients: Assessment by Office, Home, and Ambulatory Blood Pressures

The study titled “Effects of magnesium supplementation in hypertensive patients: assessment by office, home, and ambulatory blood pressures” examined the impact of magnesium supplementation on blood pressure (BP) in hypertensive patients. This randomized controlled trial involved 60 participants who were assigned either magnesium supplements or a placebo for 8 weeks.

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