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Glutamine is a non-essential amino acid that plays a critical role in immune function, gut health, and protein synthesis. It is the most abundant free amino acid in the body and can become conditionally essential during times of stress or illness when the body's demand for it increases.
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Mitochondrial DNA, or mtDNA, is a special kind of DNA that is found in the mitochondria, which are tiny parts of our cells that make energy. Unlike most DNA, which comes from both parents, mtDNA is usually passed down only from the mother, making it a useful tool for tracing family history and studying evolution.
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