Glutamine Supplements

Glutamine is an amino acid which is found naturally in our bodies. It plays a key role forming the proteins that maintain our cellular health and tissue repair. Glutamine is stored mainly in the muscles but can be found in the liver, lungs, brain and blood.

Intense exercise can deplete glutamine levels in our bodies, and it may take up to 24 hours for these resources to fully recover. The body tries to increase the amount by breaking down muscle tissue and releasing the glutamine into the bloodstream. This of course leads to reduced muscle mass.

Supplementing with glutamine has many benefits such as enhanced muscle growth and improved recovery time after intensive workouts. Glutamine also supports the immune system. There are no known drug interactions or nutrient problems associated with glutamine, however, some users have experienced minor headaches.

There are L-Glutamine and D-Glutamine, from these you should choose L-Glutamine as it resembles more the natural amino acid we have in our systems. Taking glutamine you can take 10 grams a day and split it between before and after training can help improve your strength, reduce muscle catabolism and improve recovery times.