Glutamine Questions

[amandakissnhug]

Is Glutamine worth getting and taking separate from other supplements?

do I need to take other supplements to compliment this?

Are there any good brands to look out for?

Thanks. any feedback would be great.

 

[supersudo]

yeh.. i'd also like to know...

btw, u can get glutamine pretty cheap thru vitacost.com (NSI glutamine 300caps for 15.99) or puritan.com ... especially when puritan.com runs those killer 3 for 1 sales!..

 

[Chad Hamilton]

most abundant amino found in skeletal muscle.

don't buy capsules....waste of money.

http://www.ultimatenutrition.com/catalog/sports_nutrition/glutapure.html

my personal choice.

 

[amandakissnhug]

most abundant amino found in skeletal muscle.

don't buy capsules....waste of money.

http://www.ultimatenutrition.com/catalog/sports_nutrition/glutapure.html

my personal choice.

have you seen significant gains from it?
are there any side effects or health concerns?

 

[TJS]

Why are capsules a waste of money? Whats the diffrence between a powder by itself and a powder stuck in a little capsul?

 

[Ian Coe]

I take it because I bought 2kg of the stuff at xmas after I ran out and coincidentally got sick when I was off it. I take about 5g a day (more if I feel ill/drained) and I think it keeps me from over training/getting ill from the high workloads.

No side effects for me.

Its dirt cheap,so why not

 

[Brand Nizzle]

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Right there.

It's good stuff.

 

[Brand Nizzle]

Excuse me:

 

[Deleted member 56619]

Difference between powder and caps? Is one better than the other? Also does it matter if it is just L-Glut or Peptide Glut? All help is appreciated.

 

[TJS]

I have heard peptides are better but I couldent tell you why.

 

[Jeremy Henderson]

Glutimine is very good, I rec taking 20 g a day. Will help your recovery big time

 

[Foxx_MMA]

20 g a day seems a bit excessive imho i heard you didnt need more than 10 anyone else know abotu doseages?

 

[LCDforMe]

20 grams a day is quite a bit isn't it?

 

[Jeremy Henderson]

No, not at all. 5 g taken 4 times throughout the day. Esp with the wear and tear grapplers and boxers put on their body. It will help you recover faster and also boost your immune system.

 

[Foxx_MMA]

How much does your glutamine habit run? and where do you get it from i assume your using the power form cause capsules means you wuold be popping 20 pills a day and that would be one large pain

 

[Jeremy Henderson]

I get pro source glutimine.

 

[Foxx_MMA]

http://www.wellfx.com/InfoBase/dosages_Glutamine_.html

this site seems to indicate that 5 g is what is need for muscle building but who knows

 

[Madmick]

I have heard peptides are better but I couldent tell you why.

Peptides are better because they are shortened chains of the original L-Glutamine; this makes them easier for your cells to absorb. It's the same principle as hydrolized proteins versus regular isolates and concentrates: shortened chains= more digestible.

Taking 20g a day is a total waste.

5-10 grams, post-workout or at night, preferably post-workout.

 

[grapling101]

I take 5g right before my work out, if I forget I take it before I start my car. That is the BEAT time to take it. Right before the work out that is.

 

[Aaron Howard]

Glutamine will make exactly ZERO difference in your gains. As an athlete, if you're getting protein and not on some sort of no-carb starvation diet, glutamine is completely superfluous (read: a waste of money).