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What is L-Glutamine?
L-Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in muscle tissue, and is involved in more metabolic processes than any other amino acid.
Where to find L-Glutamine:
L-Glutamine is naturally produced in our muscles. It can also be found in foods such as meat, fish, spinach and dairy products.
L-Glutamine can also be referred to as:
Glutamine
Why use L-Glutamine?
Athletes supplement with L-Glutamine for a variety of reasons, such as:
Building Muscle — A recent study showed that supplementing with just 2g of Glutamine, increased growth-hormone levels by four times. To this extent Glutamine is an excellent supplement for athletes participating in sports or events requiring strength and speed, or simply those looking to build muscle.
Preventing Muscle Loss — During exercise Glutamine is ‘stripped’ from our muscles, which can lead to muscle loss or wasting. Consequently, anybody who undertakes exercise can benefit from supplementing with Glutamine due to its potential to reduce this breakdown of muscle-tissue. It has for example been used successfully in hospitals to prevent muscle wasting in the chronically ill. Glutamine also plays a vital role in protein synthesis, which is necessary for muscle growth and repair.
Improving Recovery — Low levels of Glutamine are common in athletes who are overtraining. Overtraining results in poor performance, risk of infection and bad moods. In contrast, high levels of Glutamine help shuttle other vital amino acids into the muscle cells, and therefore improve recovery times of the user.
Why use L-Glutamine?
Maintain a Healthy Body - As mentioned previously, Glutamine is involved in more metabolic processes than any other amino acid. This is because it is needed in very large quantities to maintain the correct functioning of our immune system, liver, pancreas, kidneys, gallbladder, intestines and gut.
Provide ‘Brain Food’ — Supplementing with Glutamine increases levels of Glutamic Acid in the body. Glutamic Acid is known as our main ‘Brain Food’. It has also been shown that Glutamine has contributed to improving intelligence, and can enhance mental focus and mood.
Prevent Illness and Infection - When we exercise our bodies suffer a large rise in the number of free-radicals, but a drop in the number of antioxidants available to fight them. This imbalance can lead to illness and infections, especially in very active individuals. Research has found that this risk of illness and infection appears to reduce in people with high levels of Glutamine; as a result it is often used in hospitals to both prevent infection and promote healing in burns victims.
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This product is 100% L-Glutamine powder, nothing has been added nor taken away!
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Serving Size
For athletes we would recommend taking 5g, 1-3 times daily. If you are simply looking for the health benefits associated with Glutamine we would recommend you take 3g, 1-3 times daily.
A BulkPowders.co.uk 1ml measure (level scoop) provides 0.8g of L-Glutamine powder.
A BulkPowders.co.uk 5ml measure (level scoop) provides 4.0g of L-Glutamine powder.
Timing
Glutamine can be consumed throughout the day. However the optimal times are immediately after exercise and before bed. Amino Acids can compete for absorption so we would suggest taking Glutamine on its own and preferably on an empty stomach.
Synergists
Combining Glutamine with a fast-acting carbohydrate such as Waxy Maize Starch, Maltodextrin or Dextrose may help shuttle Glutamine to the muscle cells faster. This is ideal for after exercise as it may improve recovery and help build and maintain muscle.
Safety
Glutamine has been well-researched and is a safe supplement.
Toxicity
There is no known toxicity of Glutamine.
Bans/Restrictions for Use
As far as we are aware there are no known bans or restrictions in regard to supplementing with Glutamine.
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| alexia dobinson |
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| it works. |
| "I haven't taken this for about 2 weeks now, purely because I ran out, the difference in my recovery is huge, I'm 40, haven't trained on a regular basis for some time, but I have been pretty much back in the groove for 7-8weeks now, and for 4 weeks I used L Glutamine, with porridge oats (ultra fine) and protein in a morning and evening shake, and since not having it for two weeks I'm struggling, I'm ordering some now!" |
| Rob Thompson |
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| L Glutamine |
| "To be honest ive been taking this for around 3 weeks now and havent noticed a difference. My recovery times are still the same. Maybe ive had less muscle breakdown but i cant see it. Wont order it again but big thanks to bulkpowders for the low price and high quality. Will order from this site again and again." |
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