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L-Glutamine L-Glutamine is the most abundant free amino acid in muscle tissue, and it plays a principal role in protein metabolism, cell volumizing, and anti-catabolism. EAS's L-Glutamine powder is tasteless and odorless and dissolves quickly and easily in water. It can be added to your favorite protein-containing drink to enhance dietary intake of this conditionally essential nutrient. L-Glutamine is a nonessential amino acid that can be produced by the body under normal conditions. However, under periods of stress, such as intense workouts, the body may have an increased demand making it a conditionally essential amino acid. Supplementation with L-Glutamine may be an effective way to support sufficient glutamine levels, which may aid in recovery and recuperation. L-Glutamine may help with: * recovery and recuperation, * protecting muscle cells from breaking down, and * cell volumization. During periods of high-intensity exercise or increased stress to the body, try 2 to 4 grams (1/2-1 tsp) 2 to 3 times daily. Taking L-Glutamine after workouts or before bedtime, times when muscle tissue typically undergoes repair and recuperation, could be particularly effective. Total Recovery L-Glutamine Post Workout Muscle Recovery Glutamine has been touted as the best of the best of the amino acids. It is the most abundant amino in the body and has great bodybuilding potential. It is a conditionally essential amino acid, meaning the human body produces it naturally, but under special circumstances, more is required than the body can produce. One such special circumstance would be intense physical training. Marathon runners and bodybuilders train at extremely intense levels. Glutamine has been shown to help runners recover after the marathon. A 26+ mile run is tough, but so are many serious lifters' programs. Glutamine may be the key to shorter recovery times after hard weight room workouts. Glutamine is a required fuel for some immune system cells, and may even stimulate overall immune function. Muscles will not grow when the nutrients they require are being used to battle an illness; Glutamine may keep you from getting sick, keeping your muscles flooded with nutrients. Studies indicate lowered levels of Glutamine could result in a slower response to infection, which means more time off from training. It may boost the immune system, keeping you in the gym and pumping hard all year long. That benefit alone makes Glutamine a worthwhile supplement for most serious lifters. Glutamine also has the potential to neutralize the lactic acid generated during physical exercise. Lactic acid is responsible for the burn experienced while working out. When too much is produced, contraction becomes more difficult, and eventually becomes impossible. Glutamine may increase the muscles' buffering capacity, keeping lactic acid levels low and allowing a workout to continue longer than it would without the supplement. With all of its positive contributions, Glutamine has earned the title, best of the best. IDS Total Recovery L-Glutamine with MSM is the ideal product for post workout rehabilitation for torn muscle fibers. Research has shown that supplementing 5-15 grams of L-Glutamine per day can decrease muscle soreness, decrease recovery time and boost the body's immune system. There is no better quality L-Glutamine on the market today than Muscle Recovery. The presence of MSM is crucial to proper cell replacement. Under optimal conditions, new flexible cells replace old ones by attaching to flexible tissue. MSM provides the flexible bond between proteins that this process requires. Without it, tissues and cells become rigid. This can lead to the premature deterioration of various body organs. MSM also replenishes organs by increasing blood circulation and contributing to general tissue detoxification. What is it? Glutamine has traditionally been considered a "nonessential" amino acid, but current research suggests that it may be "conditionally essential" under certain metabolic conditions such as exercise. Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the body and is involved in many metabolic processes. It is essential to muscle growth, and helps reduce the rate of muscle breakdown (anti-catabolic). Glutamine also increases the concentration of plasma arginine and glutamate, two amino acids linked to muscle-strengthening growth hormone. It is the single most prominent amino acid and is the first one to loose when trauma occurs (eg. strenuous exercise, mental stress, illness). Glutamine also helps to burn more fat while preserving muscle with growth hormone and is one of the the most effective, healthy ways to lose weight and keep it off. Also, if a person exercised, even gently, glutamine can maximize the benefits and minimize the discomfort. Glutamine has the potential to retard some of the effects of aging by preserving muscle mass and reducing fat accumulation. Growth hormone helps build and strengthen muscles and clear acid from body fluids, which at age 30, production declines. This is associated with muscle loss and increased body fat which Glutamine supplements helps stall. Glutamine is also used by the brain and central nervous system (CNS) to make neurotransmitters. Different neurotransmitters appear to get metabolized (used up) by heavy mental or physical stress. Glutamine helps increase energy, helps prevent mental fatigue, and basically keeps the brain "tuned up". What does it do?
L-Glutamine Side Effects and Benefits Should You Worry About Glutamine Side Effects? In short, no. You shouldn't worry about Glutamine side effects, as studies have found it to have no adverse side effects, and also because Glutamine naturally occurs in your body, it has no health risks. However, like all supplements, too much is never a good idea. Taking excessive amounts of L-Glutamine has led to upset stomachs, so you should follow the recommended dosages. So, that's it! On with the benefits! A Long List of L-Glutamine Benefits Are you supplementing L-Glutamine? If not, maybe you should consider it after reading the following benefits. Glutamine is a carbon and nitrogen donor and helps restore glycogen which restores energy. Glutamine is the most important component of muscle protein, and helps repair and build muscle. Here's a list of Glutamine Benefits:
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