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Glutamine
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jumpmaster82
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same here8and20 said:
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SaladFork
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Glutamine is the most abundant naturally occurring, non-essential amino acid in the human body. In the body it is found circulating in the blood as well as stored in the skeletal muscles. It becomes conditionally essential (requiring intake from food or supplements) in states of illness or injury.
Dietary sources
Food sources of glutamine include:
Animal sources: meat, fish, eggs, milk, yogurt, ricotta cheese, cottage cheese,
Plant sources: beans, spinach, parsley, cabbage. Small amounts of free L-glutamine are found in vegetable juices and fermented foods, such as miso
Functions
A substrate for DNA synthesis.
Major role in protein synthesis.
Primary source of fuel for enterocytes (cells lining the inside of the small intestine).
Precursor for rapidly dividing immune cells, thus aiding in immune function.
Regulation of acid-base balance in the kidney.[citation needed]
Alternative source of fuel for the brain and helps to block cortisol-induced protein catabolism.
As a form of fixed nitogen by heterocysts, exchanged for photosynthate from undifferentiated cyanobacterial cells.
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Glutamine is also marketed as a supplement used for muscle growth in weightlifting, bodybuilding, endurance and other sports.
Dietary sources
Food sources of glutamine include:
Animal sources: meat, fish, eggs, milk, yogurt, ricotta cheese, cottage cheese,
Plant sources: beans, spinach, parsley, cabbage. Small amounts of free L-glutamine are found in vegetable juices and fermented foods, such as miso
Functions
A substrate for DNA synthesis.
Major role in protein synthesis.
Primary source of fuel for enterocytes (cells lining the inside of the small intestine).
Precursor for rapidly dividing immune cells, thus aiding in immune function.
Regulation of acid-base balance in the kidney.[citation needed]
Alternative source of fuel for the brain and helps to block cortisol-induced protein catabolism.
As a form of fixed nitogen by heterocysts, exchanged for photosynthate from undifferentiated cyanobacterial cells.
Polar (uncharged)
Glutamine is also marketed as a supplement used for muscle growth in weightlifting, bodybuilding, endurance and other sports.
8and20 said:
+ 1.
thebadguy54
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Am I the only one on here that thinks Glutamine is useless garbage?
I've used it for years and didn't notice any difference in muscle recovery, so I gave it up. I use BCAA's now instead.
I've used it for years and didn't notice any difference in muscle recovery, so I gave it up. I use BCAA's now instead.
thebadguy54
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8and20 said:
Never tried that but I might look for it. Thanks.
Tux
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I notice a positive effect on my recovery when I take it regularly. Now that I just started trying to bulk in a BIG way, I drink a 32oz combo of gatorade, BCAA's, creatine, and glutamine every day, whether it's a lifting day or not. I don't stay sore as long, even though I workout harder. And the gear only started a week ago so it's not that, must be the extra glutamine. Hell, even if it did nothing else, it's still an amino acid, a building block of protein, or muscle as we call it, can't really hurt to take in extra protein can it? 
Tux said:I notice a positive effect on my recovery when I take it regularly. Now that I just started trying to bulk in a BIG way, I drink a 32oz combo of gatorade, BCAA's, creatine, and glutamine every day, whether it's a lifting day or not. I don't stay sore as long, even though I workout harder. And the gear only started a week ago so it's not that, must be the extra glutamine. Hell, even if it did nothing else, it's still an amino acid, a building block of protein, or muscle as we call it, can't really hurt to take in extra protein can it?
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Tony104104
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This is one supplement i always wanted to try, but was scared i'd be wasting my money due to all the Controversy...
I think i'm going to finally take the leap and give it a shot!
I think i'm going to finally take the leap and give it a shot!
njmuscleguy
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I've definitely noticed better recovery and better "muscle retention" over time when taking L-glutamine powder. However, I do think you have to take upwards of 20g per day because of poor oral bioavailability. Best time to take it is right before your workout, right after, and right before bed (your body uses it to repair itself).
I think arginine helps too... one question... is it true you shouldn't take arginine together with glutamine? Do they compete for absorption? I know I've read about certain amino acids doing this...not sure if it's these two.
I think arginine helps too... one question... is it true you shouldn't take arginine together with glutamine? Do they compete for absorption? I know I've read about certain amino acids doing this...not sure if it's these two.
safety4lyfe
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Glutamine is a great for post-workout.
But i heard BCAA Complex 5050 (Dymatize Nutrition) is even a better post workout supp. It contains such goodies like, L-Valine, L-Leucine, and L-Isolecuine. Anyone know any more information?
Cell Mass (BSN) i found is better, but somewhat out dated. And BIG R.E.M. Matrix (CMI Nutrition) i heard is also good cause it puts you into deeper REM sleep, which is when your body releases its HGH.
These all contain some amount of glutamine, but from experience, L-glutamine is not nearly as strong as these other products.
But i heard BCAA Complex 5050 (Dymatize Nutrition) is even a better post workout supp. It contains such goodies like, L-Valine, L-Leucine, and L-Isolecuine. Anyone know any more information?
Cell Mass (BSN) i found is better, but somewhat out dated. And BIG R.E.M. Matrix (CMI Nutrition) i heard is also good cause it puts you into deeper REM sleep, which is when your body releases its HGH.
These all contain some amount of glutamine, but from experience, L-glutamine is not nearly as strong as these other products.
OMEGA said:
How bout you hook us up with some of that good shit your using??? The cheap GNC stuff is probably garbage, and that is all I have really used. I do love my instantized BCAA tho. That shit makes all the difference in being able to walk after a squat session and limping the next day.
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