Just wondering what your guys thoughts on glutamine are??

[Mavy]

Havent used it as of yet? But was thinking on getting some? Is it all that its cracked up to be? The shit is really expensive, and starts to add up in the shopping cart and on your wallet when you are already using the regular arsenault, such as creatine, protien mix, bars etc, thermos, and gear! Not to mention food alone!

many tell me that it is a must, especially for recovery of intense workouts? just curious as to some of your opinions before I actually get some.
Thanks Bros,

Mavy

 

[trial0r]

i like glutamine, i use it while on as well as while off.

 

[Mavy]

thanks man .. i take it that you can notice a difference while using it? Might as well give it a shot! It will only benefit me! I just hate the price tag, even for small amounts its pricy too.

Peace

 

[solidspine]

I like it a lot for recovery after my work outs, have been taking it for at least 8 months and it seems to help.

 

[Mavy]

Thanks iceman .. thats good to know .. i guess they don`t tell you that on the label .. .makes good sense though. I usually take a shake before bed now. Perhaps its time to add one more componant to the bag of goodies!

Mavy

 

[TC]

Glutamine is a good supplement, I noticed that I recover faster and I am less sore. I also noticed that my strenght increased faster on glutamine.

 

[Uncle McK]

If you train, you must take Glutamine. It is essential for growth.

To save $$$ try finding proteins with high glutamine amts. Stay around 10-24g per day.

 

[koen]

If you take glutamine before bedtime in order to raise your GH, take only 2 grams. This is proven to release the most GH in your body. Although I don't think the extra GH release in your body has the same benefits as taking 10 grams of glutamine in order to combat protein breakdown in your sleep.

 

[USAF OKIEONE]

i take glutamine peptides. i order them on line from the proteinfactory.com
you can order by the lb.
its like $34. comes in powder form

 

[BEAR JR]

The price of glutamine is the only thing that has kept me from trying it yet. Everyone in my gym and everyone on this board has had nothing but positive things to say about it. I order my protein from the protein factory, almost got the glutamine, but once again the cost held me back. The peptides are 34 dollars a pound there and I am wondering just how long that would last if you are taking several grams a day. Does anyone know how to get quality glutamine at a lower price than at the protein factory???

 

[Rotty]

I take it in small amounts because if it is the recommended amount I will be in the can all day. It goes right through me for some reason. Anyway the small amount I take seems to work good for me, so if you have a stomach that can handle the recommended amount or better it should work. However, and I have said it before, you have to try the supplements and see what works for you.

 

[Valdez]

each scoop of whey protein has about 4 grams of glutamine. I see little reason to take it by itself? glutamine is an awesome amino no doubt and is worth supplementing but for the price, not for me. All essestial amino acids must be present for protein synthesis to occur, glutamine is NOT an essential amino (your body makes it) but taking glutamine at a time of deficiet can be very beneficial (post workout)

 

[BigAndy69]

The problem with glutamine is that people use consevative doses like 5g a day, like they would use creatine. To notice any improvement, You need to take 20-40g of glutamine a day. Unfortunetaly, this can get very expensive, so if you are a smaller guy <200 lbs and can afford to take 10-15g daily, forget about it.

If you are a large person, than you will need at least 20 g.

"each scoop of whey protein has about 4 grams of glutamine. I see little reason to take it by itself? glutamine is an awesome amino no doubt and is worth supplementing but for the
price, not for me. All essestial amino acids must be present for protein synthesis to occur, glutamine is NOT an essential amino (your body makes it) but taking glutamine at a time of
deficiet can be very beneficial (post workout)"

Glutamine in its free form is different than the one found in food.

It's been proven that your body can't produce enough glutamine to overcome the stress of training, Valdez.