#Guttok: Are L-Glutamine Supplements Needed for Gut Health in Healthy Populations?

The topic of gut health is trending on TikTok (1). Social media influencers are sharing their gut health struggles and tips to “hack’ your gut”, using hashtags such as #guttok, #guthealth and #guthealing (1). Recently, this included promoting the use of L-glutamine supplements to heal the gastrointestinal (GI) system. The content targets individuals experiencing various ailments, including diarrhea, constipation, bloating and other symptoms associated with a ‘leaky gut’ (2)....