DEAR DR. GOTT: I have had inflamed esophagus most likely due to acid reflux that I have had on occasion. I recently went to my doctor and he put me on Protonix. I mentioned to him that I had read on the internet that L-glutamine is good for helping heal an inflamed esophagus. He said unless this information is coming from a reliable medical source I shouldn’t put too much faith in these internet articles concerning home remedies for health treatment. I am curious if you have had any readers in the past mention anything concerning taking L-glutamine to help heal inflamed esophagus.

DEAR READER: L-glutamine, also known as glutamine, is the most abundant of the amino acids. It important for the removal of ammonia (a common waste) and helps the immune system function normally. It also appears to be required for digestion and normal brain function. [Read more...]