What does addition of the "L-" mean in front of certain amino acids

[Benzi]

Just curious... i was buying so glutamine today and didn't no the difference between l and reg gultamine
thanks is advance for the replies

 

[Par Deus]

"levo"

 

[Benzi]

"levo"

thanks par.
levo meaning what exactly and how does it effest the amino
thanks

 

[anthrax]

"L" (Latin for levo

) as opposed to a "D" (Latin for devo

). This denotes the spiral rotation of the chemical structure of the molecule. Proteins in plant and animal tissue (with the exception of DL-phenylalanine) are made from "L" forms of Amino Acids, thus "L" forms are considered to be more compatible with human biochemistry.​

 

[Benzi]

thanks Anthrax

 

[DaCypher]

"L" (Latin for levo

) as opposed to a "D" (Latin for devo

). This denotes the spiral rotation of the chemical structure of the molecule. Proteins in plant and animal tissue (with the exception of DL-phenylalanine) are made from "L" forms of Amino Acids, thus "L" forms are considered to be more compatible with human biochemistry.​

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Good info bro. So would glutamine peptides still be l-glutamine just in a more absorbable form?​

 

[anthrax]

it should ALWAYS be L-Glutamine

same thing with any amino acid supplement: all the aminos (except one) should be on the L form -check the label