Does L-Glutamine help with mood?
Possibly — but there are few reports. 88% of 17 people who reported on L-Glutamine for mood say it improved. 6% noticed no change and 6% say it got worse.
Mood: what users report
88%better17 reports · few reports
15 better1 no change1 worse
What people say about L-Glutamine and mood
“5-10g glutamine 1-2x day. So far it has worked wonders for increasing my desire to socialize and reducing my social anxiety.”
“I find vastly improved recovery with it...the difference in how sore I am is major. / I got a massive depression after taking this for a few days”
“No sure if it worked for my depression but it definitely worked for my anxiety...my sleep improved dramatically”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong19 meta-analyses · 117 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at mood. 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