Nutrition Guide: L-Glutamine

L-Glutamine provides an important contribution in muscle growth through protein synthesis and increased growth hormone levels.

In a recent study by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, a single 2-gram dose of Glutamine elevated circulating growth hormone (GH) levels by over 430%.

GH is responsible for glucose and amino acid uptake within the body, muscle growth due to protein synthesis and the utilization of fat stores for energy.

Glutamine, the most abundant amino acid in muscle tissue, is partly responsible for the transport of Nitrogen into the cell for muscle growth and the extraction of ammonia away from the muscle tissue.

Glutamine levels drop after a workout and remain at lower levels until after a complete recovery period.

The reduction of Glutamine levels in muscle tissue is destructive to muscle tissue or catabolic.

The theory is that this Training Paradox is overcome by supplementing the diet with LGlutamine before and after a workout.

Supplementation of L-Glutamine before and after a workout is believed to over come this Training Paradox.

The recommended dosage is one or more capsules (500 mg) with meals.

Possible Health Hazards:

None known at this time. Studies continue.

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