Glutamine

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I don't hear a lot of people talk about glutamine. The only people that do seem to swear by it...take at least 20g/day.

I thought that because you get plenty of it just from consuming whey, glutamine supplementation was unnecessary?
 
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Ironman404 said:
I don't hear a lot of people talk about glutamine. The only people that do seem to swear by it...take at least 20g/day.

I thought that because you get plenty of it just from consuming whey, glutamine supplementation was unnecessary?
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No it's actually, not " unnecessary" it def is a great product,
both for the cell volumizing effect, and the fact that your gut has the greatest amt. of Glutamine stores, or rather uses it quite readily, I throw it in with a pre~workout , or even in gator/power ade along with creatine.

There are L-Glutamine tablets too, which can be readily carried in the gym bag,. I don't know if it is a"must" have item, it certainly isn't snake oil.

As for the GH stimulating effects, you have to take a large
Dose at once , but OKG is/ was better for that, as is L-Tryptophan.

I believe it does help with Recovery and cell volumizing.

https://draxe.com/l-glutamine-benefits-side-effects-dosage/

Doesn't upset stomach at all, in fact I've taken 5, 10 + grams swirled in water to help with upset stomach, and it's quite cheap by the 500gm ,& kilo.

MotorCity
 
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Studies have shown that L-Glutamine supplementation can minimize breakdown of muscle and improve protein metabolism. Find out everything you need to know about glutamine and how it can help you!

Glutamine is the most common amino acid found in your muscles - over 61% of skeletal muscle is Glutamine. Glutamine consists of 19% nitrogen, making it the primary transporter of nitrogen into your muscle cells.

During intense training, Glutamine levels are greatly depleted in your body, which decreases strength, stamina and recovery. It could take up to 6 days for Glutamine levels to return to normal - and Glutamine plays a key role in protein synthesis. Studies have shown that L-Glutamine supplementation can minimize breakdown of muscle and improve protein metabolism.
 
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Studies have shown that L-Glutamine supplementation can minimize breakdown of muscle and improve protein metabolism. Find out everything you need to know about glutamine and how it can help you!

Glutamine is the most common amino acid found in your muscles - over 61% of skeletal muscle is Glutamine. Glutamine consists of 19% nitrogen, making it the primary transporter of nitrogen into your muscle cells.

During intense training, Glutamine levels are greatly depleted in your body, which decreases strength, stamina and recovery. It could take up to 6 days for Glutamine levels to return to normal - and Glutamine plays a key role in protein synthesis. Studies have shown that L-Glutamine supplementation can minimize breakdown of muscle and improve protein metabolism.
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Good read brother, as well., I believe it also to be good for your immune system too...?

~ MCMM
 
Another good read....

Glutamine
Overview

Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid (building block of protein) in the body. The body can make enough glutamine for its regular needs. But during times of extreme stress (the kind you experience after heavy exercise or an injury), your body may need more glutamine than it can make. Most glutamine is stored in muscles, followed by the lungs where much of the glutamine is made.

Glutamine is important for removing excess ammonia (a common waste product in the body). It also helps your immune system function and may be needed for normal brain function and digestion.

You can usually get enough glutamine without taking a supplement because your body makes it and you get some in your diet. Certain medical conditions, including injuries, surgery, infections, and prolonged stress, can lower glutamine levels. In these cases, taking a glutamine supplement may be helpful.
Uses
Wound healing and recovery from illness

When the body is stressed (from injuries, infections, burns, trauma, or surgical procedures), it releases the hormone cortisol into the bloodstream. High levels of cortisol can lower your body's stores of glutamine. Several studies show that adding glutamine to enteral nutrition (tube feeding) helps reduce the rate of death in trauma and critically ill people. Clinical studies show that taking glutamine supplements strengthens the immune system and reduce infections, particularly infections associated with surgery. Glutamine may help prevent or treat multiple organ dysfunction after shock or other injuries among people in the intensive care unit. Glutamine supplements may also help in the recovery of severe burns.
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

Glutamine helps protect the lining of the gastrointestinal tract known as the mucosa. For that reason, some researchers believe that people who have IBD (ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease) may not have enough glutamine. However, two clinical trials found that taking glutamine supplements did not improve symptoms of Crohn disease. More research is needed. In the meantime, ask your doctor when deciding whether to use glutamine for IBD.
HIV/AIDS

People with HIV or AIDS often experience severe weight loss (particularly loss of muscle mass). A few studies of people with HIV and AIDS have found that taking glutamine supplements, along with other important nutrients, including vitamins C and E, beta-carotene, selenium, and N-acetylcysteine, may increase weight gain and help the intestines better absorb nutrients.
Athletes

Athletes who train for endurance events (like marathons) may reduce the amount of glutamine in their bodies. It is common for them to catch a cold after an athletic event. Some experts think that may be because of the role glutamine plays in the immune system. For this select group of athletes, one study showed that taking glutamine supplements resulted in fewer infections. The same is not true, however, for exercisers who work out at a moderate intensity.
Cancer

Many people with cancer have low levels of glutamine. For this reason, some researchers speculate that glutamine may be helpful when added to conventional cancer treatment. Supplemental glutamine is often given to malnourished cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatments, and sometimes used in people undergoing bone marrow transplants.

Glutamine seems to help reduce stomatitis (an inflammation of the mouth) caused by chemotherapy. Some studies suggest that taking glutamine orally may help reduce diarrhea associated with chemotherapy.

More clinical research is needed to know whether glutamine is safe or effective to use as part of the treatment regimen for cancer.
Dietary Sources

Dietary sources of glutamine include plant and animal proteins such as beef, pork, poultry, milk, yogurt, ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, raw spinach, raw parsley, and cabbage.
Available Forms

Glutamine, usually in the form of L-glutamine, is available by itself, or as part of a protein supplement. These come in powders, capsules, tablets, or liquids.

Standard preparations are typically available in 500 mg tablets or capsules.
How to Take It

Take glutamine with cold or room temperature foods or liquids. It should not be added to hot beverages because heat destroys glutamine.

Adult

Speak with your health care provider regarding dosing instructions.
Precautions

Because of the potential for side effects and interactions with medications, you should take dietary supplements only under the supervision of a knowledgeable health care provider. You should only take high doses under the supervision of a physician.

Glutamine powder should not be added to hot beverages because heat destroys glutamine. Glutamine supplements should also be kept in a dry location.

People with kidney disease, liver disease, or Reye syndrome (a rare, sometimes fatal disease of childhood that is generally associated with aspirin use) should not take glutamine.

People who have psychiatric disorders, or who have a history of seizures, should use caution when considering supplementation with glutamine. Some researchers feel that taking glutamine may worsen these conditions.

Many elderly people have decreased kidney function, and may need to reduce their dose of glutamine.

Glutamine is different from glutamate (glutamic acid), monosodium glutamate, and gluten. Glutamine should not cause symptoms (headaches, facial pressure, tingling, or burning sensation) associated with sensitivity to monosodium glutamate. People who are gluten sensitive can use glutamine without problems. However, some people may be sensitive to glutamine, which is completely separate from gluten.
Possible Interactions

Lactulose: Glutamine supplementation can increase ammonia in th body, so taking glutamine may make lactulose less effective.

Cancer therapy: Glutamine may increase the effectiveness and reduce the side effects of chemotherapy treatments with doxorubicin, methotrexate, and 5-fluorouracil in people with colon cancer. Preliminary studies suggest that glutamine supplements may prevent nerve damage associated with a medication called paclitaxel used for breast and other types of cancers.

However, laboratory studies suggest that glutamine may actually stimulate growth of tumors. More research is needed before researchers can determine whether it is safe to use glutamine if you have cancer. If you are receiving chemotherapy, you should never add supplements to your regimen without consulting your doctor.
 
Used to be more popular maybe late 90s early 2000's and everyone was using it it seemed. Used to read a lot about how much was wasted and def wanna use glutamine peptides or at least something that has a good delivery system whether its gltamine peptides or something like micronized glutamine at least. I think its worth it though Its not at the top of my list. Not something that you will really notice so many people will drop it if they dont see a big difference but 10-20 grams can't hurt. used to be alot of old pros that swore by it for post wo and adding to the pre/intra/post shakes.
 
 
Kins said:
http://www.suppwiththat.com/why-glutamine-supplementation-is-almost-completely-useless/

http://seannal.com/articles/supplementation/glutamine-benefits.php

https://www.livestrong.com/slideshow/550744-the-20-most-overrated-supplements/#slide=4

http://www.lylemcdonald.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13893

https://www.syattfitness.com/supplements/overrated-supplements/

https://www.medperts.com/orthopedic...ine-in-surgical-icu-patients-safe-but-useless


Anything you read claiming it's beneficial more than likely was written by or has some connection to a supplement company that sells it.
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Total "nonsense" nor am I going to read thru all those links, don't have the time, but have plenty of time "and" experience with Glutamine.
Hand on experience.....!

And I doubt the. Link.i posted earlier had anything to do with trying to sell.me Glutamine.
 
MotorCityMuscleMachine said:
Total "nonsense" nor am I going to read thru all those links, don't have the time, but have plenty of time "and" experience with Glutamine.
Hand on experience.....!

And I doubt the. Link.i posted earlier had anything to do with trying to sell.me Glutamine.
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Yes, it was for Dr.Axe supplements and he does sell a product with L-Glutamine as the primary ingredient. He has an entire supplement line,

https://store.draxe.com/products/leaky-gut-repair


It's ok though I'm just putting the info out there. Didn't mean any offense to you or anyone else Motor. I have much respect for you and your experience Motor.
 
I've used it to help with reflux issues, and it seems to make a difference. Some people believe that it helps reduce the acid reflux issues related to Tren, but I have no idea if that is just broscience. I feel that it does help throughout the day when I take 5grams in the morning and I don't need to take any acid reducers.
 
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I started taking 5g am, 5g prewo, 10 grams intra, and 5g pwo on Monday. I have noticed more significant pumps for sure.
 
Ironman404 said:
Yea I was really impressed with the cell volumizing effects!
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Ought to try it along with AAKG , 5 or so gram prior to gym as well. Also, although I've not been consistent with it, but
TMG works much like creatine, also a cell volumizer,.

(++) A whole host of other Bennie's.

They use it in meat chickens to fill them out prior to processing.

~ Every little bit helps.

http://drlwilson.com/ARTICLES/TRIMTHYLGLYCINE.htm

MotorCity
 
MotorCityMuscleMachine said:
Ought to try it along with AAKG , 5 or so gram prior to gym as well. Also, although I've not been consistent with it, but
TMG works much like creatine, also a cell volumizer,.

(++) A whole host of other Bennie's.

They use it in meat chickens to fill them out prior to processing.

~ Every little bit helps.

http://drlwilson.com/ARTICLES/TRIMTHYLGLYCINE.htm

MotorCity
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Good stuff man! Great read on TMG.

What dose would you recommend for me. 5'8, 210, 12% bf
 
Ironman404 said:
Good stuff man! Great read on TMG.

What dose would you recommend for me. 5'8, 210, 12% bf
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I get it in both tablet form (I believe 1000mg/caplet/tab )
"and* in Crystal form.off Amazon, (cheap, like 7.99 for maybe 200-250 grams, will dbl✓✓ )

2 gms at s pop, the crystal form.is mildly sweet & just put a scoop in the palm of my hand throw it back & wash down w/ h2O.
Random.amtz when I remember, as it's not toxic, nor going to do any harm.if too much ,but what a good ergogenic dose might be I'm certain..? Just have been experimenting
Basically.

MotorCity
 
MotorCityMuscleMachine said:
I get it in both tablet form (I believe 1000mg/caplet/tab )
"and* in Crystal form.off Amazon, (cheap, like 7.99 for maybe 200-250 grams, will dbl✓✓ )

2 gms at s pop, the crystal form.is mildly sweet & just put a scoop in the palm of my hand throw it back & wash down w/ h2O.
Random.amtz when I remember, as it's not toxic, nor going to do any harm.if too much ,but what a good ergogenic dose might be I'm certain..? Just have been experimenting
Basically.

MotorCity
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Yep I just picked up 250 capsules (I think)...1000mg...$14
 
I take 5g in am, 5g pre workout and 10g post. Your not gonna gain 30lbs from it but it definitely helps strengthen the immune system and helps with recovery
 
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