L-glutamine vs Zinc carnosine
On Reddit, owners rate L-glutamine higher overall (4.0 vs 3.7). Scores summarize self-reported experiences and are not evidence that either will work for you.
| L-glutamine | Zinc carnosine | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | powder or capsules | capsules |
| GutVerdict score | 4.0 | 3.7 |
| Owner sentiment | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Recommendations | 3.6 | 2.4 |
| Tolerability | 4.7 | 4.6 |
| Owner comments | 456 | 108 |
| Rated comments | 168 | 37 |
| Unwanted effects reported | 9% | 8% |
| Top praise | Dose & timing, Bloating & gas | Dose & timing, Fast-acting |
| Top complaints | Side effects, Dose & timing | Side effects, Bloating & gas |
By symptom
| Context | L-glutamine | Zinc carnosine |
|---|---|---|
| IBS-C & constipation | 15 of 21 positive | 3 of 5 positive |
| IBS-D & loose stools | 18 of 22 positive | 3 of 3 positive |
| Bloating & gas | 19 of 26 positive | 5 of 7 positive |
| SIBO | 63 of 88 positive | 18 of 25 positive |
| After antibiotics | 12 of 16 positive | 2 of 3 positive |
| Stool form | 3 of 3 positive | Too few comments |
| Pain & cramping | 8 of 13 positive | Too few comments |
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What owners say about L-glutamine
4/5“My condition improved when I started to take Glutamine in the morning and one banana before bed.”
2/5 Side effects“Repair phase was GI revive but something in it gave me heartburn and nausea, so now I do the zinc carnosine and straight glutamine and it's been working well.”
4/5“L glutamine is good but it can be hit or miss for people with overgrowths, instead i'd focus on other tools for the gut lining like zinc l carnosine, quercetin, boswellia and a few others,”
What owners say about Zinc carnosine
2/5 Side effects“Repair phase was GI revive but something in it gave me heartburn and nausea, so now I do the zinc carnosine and straight glutamine and it's been working well.”
5/5“Yes...zinc carnosine has been a gamechanger for me.”
4/5“Lately, I've been feeling a bit better by taking Astralagus extract, black goat extract, L-glutamine, Kidney supplements, Zinc carnosine.”
More detail: L-glutamine dosage and timing
Talk to a doctor or pharmacist before switching or combining supplements, particularly if you take other medicines.