A babys organs and body systems are still developing
Specifically, there is an increase in oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS), GSH synthesis, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) scavenging, which are closely linked to glutamine metabolism
Alpert E, Gruzman A, Riahi Y, Blejter R, Aharoni P, Weisinger G, Eckel J, Kaiser N, Sasson S (2005) Delayed autoregulation of glucose transport in vascular endothelial cells
At the tissue level, redox signaling pathways also regulate changes in the extracellular matrix and microenvironment, promoting the timely clearance of senescent cells and preventing the onset of human diseases
Some studies suggest that it may help in reducing body fat, although its effectiveness can vary from person to person