L-Glutamine Powder 600 gms

What is it?

Glutamine has traditionally been considered a "nonessential" amino acid, but current research suggests that it may be "conditionally essential" under certain metabolic conditions such as exercise. Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the body and is involved in many metabolic processes. It is essential to muscle growth, and helps reduce the rate of muscle breakdown (anti-catabolic).

Glutamine also increases the concentration of plasma arginine and glutamate, two amino acids linked to muscle-strengthening growth hormone. It is the single most prominent amino acid and is the first one to loose when trauma occurs (eg. strenuous exercise, mental stress, illness).

Glutamine also helps to burn more fat while preserving muscle with growth hormone and is one of the the most effective, healthy ways to lose weight and keep it off. Also, if a person exercised, even gently, glutamine can maximize the benefits and minimize the discomfort.

Glutamine has the potential to retard some of the effects of aging by preserving muscle mass and reducing fat accumulation. Growth hormone helps build and strengthen muscles and clear acid from body fluids, which at age 30, production declines. This is associated with muscle loss and increased body fat which Glutamine supplements helps stall.

Glutamine is also used by the brain and central nervous system (CNS) to make neurotransmitters. Different neurotransmitters appear to get metabolized (used up) by heavy mental or physical stress. Glutamine helps increase energy, helps prevent mental fatigue, and basically keeps the brain "tuned up".

 What does it do?

Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid (protein building block) in the body and is involved in more metabolic processes than any other amino acid. Glutamine is converted to glucose when more glucose is required by the body as an energy source. It serves as a source of fuel for cells lining the intestines. Without it, these cells waste away. It’s also used by white blood cells and is important for immune function. In animal research, glutamine has anti-inflammatory effects. Glutamine in combination with N-acetyl cysteine promotes the synthesis of glutathione, a naturally occurring antioxidant that is believed to be protective in people with HIV infection.¹ Evidence indicates that critically ill people are more likely to survive with intravenous glutamine supplementation.²

Where is it found? Glutamine is found in many foods high in protein, such as fish, meat, beans, and dairy.

Glutamine has been used in connection with the following conditions (refer to the individual health concern for complete information):

Who is likely to be deficient? Few people are glutamine deficient, in part because the body makes its own. During fasting, starvation, cirrhosis, critical illnesses in general, and weight loss associated with AIDS and cancer, however, deficiencies often develop.

How much is usually taken? Healthy people do not need to supplement glutamine. A nutritionally oriented physician should be consulted for the supplemental use of glutamine for the support of serious health conditions.

For Weight training, I usually recommend 2 gms before and 2 gms after. Heavy weight training (1 1/2 hours or more, or more than 4 days a week),  I recommend 4 gms before and 4 gms after. Weight Loss, I recommend, 1 gm before and 1 gm after.

Are there any side effects or interactions? No clear toxicity has emerged in glutamine studies.

Certain medications interact in a positive and/or negative way with glutamine. Check with your Health Care Professional if you take prescription medications.

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