what do the terms, L-Glutamine and L-Glutamic mean?

Question

and what do they do to your body?

Answer 1

They are amino acids. They are good for your body when supplimenting in proper dosage.

L-Glutamine is the most common amino acid in the humand body and is a widely used suppliment in the bodybuilding community. It is also a recommended treatment for digestive problems such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome, though in high dosages it can lead to bloating and constipation. Again, check what the proper dosage is for your bodyweight.

For very detailed information read:
http://pdrhealth.com/drug_info/nmdrugprofiles/nutsupdrugs/lgl_0125.shtml
http://www.abcbodybuilding.com/glutamine.php