l-glutamine..anyone here?

[FreeBirdbulker]

I use it on a regular basis when I can afford it. anyone else here use it? I know its highly debated. some ppl swear by it, some ppl say its useless. I take 5 g after cardio, and 5 g before bed.

[MadManiac13]

I do. I can't say that I really notice anything special from it, but I styill take 10-15 grams a day. Morning, post workout, and bedtime. I figure, since it is so cheap, why not.

[TommyD]

I do in my shakes......I bought a kilo of the stuff and have to use it up. Got an unopened kilo of creatine too

[RxGenes]

My protein powder is actually weighted in the right amount of l-glutamine. Takes care of it for me

[Kartel]

here is some scientific research I found on Glutamine.You might find it helpfull.

A significant body of scientific literature exists to support the beneficial effects of glutamine supplementation in maintaining muscle mass and immune system function in critically ill patients and in those recovering from extensive burns and major surgery. When plasma glutamine levels fall, skeletal muscles may enter a state of catabolism in which muscle protein is degraded to provide free glutamine for the rest of the body. Since skeletal muscle is the major source of glutamine (other than the diet), prolonged deficits in plasma glutamine can lead to a significant loss of skeletal muscle protein and muscle mass. Very little specific work has been done, however, to address the primary target population for the majority of commercially produced glutamine supplements on the market today – competitive athletes. In recent years, at least a half-dozen studies have been conducted on glutamine supplementation in athletes and a strong basis exists for the efficacy of glutamine supplements in athletic populations. For example, glutamine’s role in immune system support has been shown to prevent infections following intense bouts of physical activity – which tend to reduce plasma glutamine levels. Glutamine supplements have also been shown to play a role in counteracting the catabolic (muscle-wasting) effects of stress hormones such as cortisol, which are typically elevated by strenuous exercise. The function of glutamine in stimulating glycogen synthase, the enzyme which controls the synthesis and storage of glycogen fuel storage in muscles and liver, may provide a mechanism by which glutamine supplements promote enhanced fuel stores. Glutamine supplements cause a rapid rise in cellular glutamine levels and glutamine stores in muscle. Glutamine is also thought to increase cell volume, where it may stimulate the activity of enzymes in the liver and muscles involved in glycogen storage as well as those involved in anabolic activities such as protein synthesis. Glutamine supplements have also been hypothesized to increase levels of growth hormone, which may be expected to help stimulate protein synthesis and encourage gains in muscle mass and strength, but reliable evidence for this effect of glutamine supplements has not been demonstrated by clinical studies.

Kartel

[bigboy1979]

Originally Posted by Kartel

here is some scientific research I found on Glutamine.You might find it helpfull.

A significant body of scientific literature exists to support the beneficial effects of glutamine supplementation in maintaining muscle mass and immune system function in critically ill patients and in those recovering from extensive burns and major surgery. When plasma glutamine levels fall, skeletal muscles may enter a state of catabolism in which muscle protein is degraded to provide free glutamine for the rest of the body. Since skeletal muscle is the major source of glutamine (other than the diet), prolonged deficits in plasma glutamine can lead to a significant loss of skeletal muscle protein and muscle mass. Very little specific work has been done, however, to address the primary target population for the majority of commercially produced glutamine supplements on the market today – competitive athletes. In recent years, at least a half-dozen studies have been conducted on glutamine supplementation in athletes and a strong basis exists for the efficacy of glutamine supplements in athletic populations. For example, glutamine’s role in immune system support has been shown to prevent infections following intense bouts of physical activity – which tend to reduce plasma glutamine levels. Glutamine supplements have also been shown to play a role in counteracting the catabolic (muscle-wasting) effects of stress hormones such as cortisol, which are typically elevated by strenuous exercise. The function of glutamine in stimulating glycogen synthase, the enzyme which controls the synthesis and storage of glycogen fuel storage in muscles and liver, may provide a mechanism by which glutamine supplements promote enhanced fuel stores. Glutamine supplements cause a rapid rise in cellular glutamine levels and glutamine stores in muscle. Glutamine is also thought to increase cell volume, where it may stimulate the activity of enzymes in the liver and muscles involved in glycogen storage as well as those involved in anabolic activities such as protein synthesis. Glutamine supplements have also been hypothesized to increase levels of growth hormone, which may be expected to help stimulate protein synthesis and encourage gains in muscle mass and strength, but reliable evidence for this effect of glutamine supplements has not been demonstrated by clinical studies.

Kartel

Ive read that glutamine in the morning helps boost your natural GH production too.

[rdel85]

i believe its called xtend by sivation is a good product...if i recall rights its mostly a BCAA but with glutamine peptides as well.

[ajdos]

I do 15-20 grams a day depending on training day or off day.

[intensity77]

i use xtend before training and post workout with wazy maize makes alot deference with recovery time.

[IronFuriur]

Only when I'm dieting do I use the L-Gultamine, Ill take 5g of that and about 10g BCAAs when I'm doing cardio/working out. My method of thinking is that if I have this then hopefully my body will turn away from its own muscle as a source of amino and use the one that I'm supplementing instead there by sparing muscle mass. I don't think there really is any science behind this method but I like to do it anyway