Glutamina e glutamato como suplemento na alimentação de cães.

Abstract

Currently, dogs are considered as true members of the family, and this has led nutritionists to research ingredients and functional foods, with the aim of meeting the needs of different breeds and stages of life in order to improve growth, efficiency in production and immunity, in addition to seeking longevity and welfare of these animals. Glutamine is an amino acid included in the group of non-essential dietary amino acids, but recent studies have shown that it can be considered "conditionally essential" during inflammatory processes and stress situations. Glutamine is essential for rapidly proliferating cells, such as intestinal cells and active lymphocytes. Studies related to the inclusion of glutamine in the diet of monogastrics indicate improvements in the immune status, development of intestinal cells, formation of protein tissue and recovery of other tissues (intestinal and hepatic). The aim of this work was to carry out a literature review on the effects of glutamine and glutamate supplementation on dog food.