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. 2013 Aug 31;29(1):9–17. doi: 10.1007/s11011-013-9428-9
Positive effects:

- ammonia detoxification

- improves gut barrier function

- improves the function of immune system

Negative effects:

- ammonia production from GLN in the gut and kidneys

- swelling of astrocytes, altered neurotransmission

- decrease of BCAA in extracellular fluid