GlutaShield® Chocolate by Ortho Molecular Products

If you get bloating or loose stools after antibiotics or hard training, this glutamine blend is built for that scenario. It fits adults aiming to strengthen the gut lining while calming reflux or meal-triggered irritation. It’s also useful if your diet is low in zinc-rich foods or vitamin A, or if stool markers like calprotectin (a stool marker of intestinal inflammation) or secretory IgA (your gut’s antibody output) have been off. Expect changes within 2 to 8 weeks if you’re a responder.

Glutamine is the preferred fuel for enterocytes (the cells that line your intestine), so 4 g daily helps them repair and tighten the barrier. N-acetyl-D-glucosamine provides building blocks for the mucus layer that protects the lining. DGL licorice increases protective mucus without the blood-pressure effects of regular licorice. Aloe vera gel extract soothes irritated tissue. Zinc bisglycinate supports tissue repair, and vitamin A palmitate helps epithelial turnover and mucosal immunity, which you’ll feel as less reactivity to meals.

Mix one scoop in water once daily. Taking glutamine on an empty stomach or between meals is common, but with food is fine if you’re sensitive. For reflux or meal-triggered discomfort, use it 20–30 minutes before eating. Some clinicians use one scoop twice daily for a few weeks, then step down to once daily. Pairing with a fiber-rich diet and adequate protein speeds results.

Shellfish allergy: N-acetyl-D-glucosamine is often shellfish-derived, so avoid unless your clinician confirms a non-shellfish source. Liver failure or high ammonia history: skip glutamine unless supervised. Pregnancy: this uses preformed vitamin A (retinol); discuss with your OB, as many prefer beta-carotene only. Separate zinc from tetracycline or quinolone antibiotics by 2–4 hours. DGL is licorice without the blood-pressure–raising compound, but if you have uncontrolled hypertension or use warfarin, get clinician guidance.