Does L-Glutamine help with anxiety?
Possibly — but there are few reports. 71% of 14 people who reported on L-Glutamine for anxiety say it improved. 7% noticed no change and 21% say it got worse.
Anxiety: what users report
71%better14 reports · few reports
10 better1 no change3 worse
What people say about L-Glutamine and anxiety
“NAC and L-Glutamine can counter Caffeine's stress on the Liver & Kidneys, I take them every night before Bedtime Sleep, right after dinner.”
“I've tried glutamine in doses of up to 10 grams, but I've not noticed any anti-anxiety effects.”
“5-10g glutamine 1-2x day. So far it has worked wonders for increasing my desire to socialize and reducing my social anxiety.”
“It worked amazingly and all my bloating was gone but it gave me the wprst panic attacks within 3 days of using it.”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong19 meta-analyses · 117 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at anxiety. See all research on L-Glutamine.
Side effects people mention
stomach issues 2anxiety 2weird feeling 1glutamate spikes 1insomnia 1
What else is L-Glutamine used for?
Based on few reports — treat as anecdotal. Information only — not medical advice. How we count