L-Glutamine - Pros & Cons

L-Glutamine
Benefits & Side Effects

• Major source of energy for the entire body
• Builds, repairs, and maintains muscle tissue
• Essential ingredient in numerous brain functions which are vital to brain metabolism
• Performs a major role in DNA synthesis and supports the immune system

100 caps £14.99

What is L-Glutamine and what does it do?

L-Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in muscle tissue and plays a key role in many bodily functions. During stressful situations (i.e. heavy resistive weight training) the body can lose a large amount of glutamine. A loss of glutamine during exercise may be a signal for protein catabolism (muscle breakdown).

Glutamine supplementation has been shown to prevent the loss of body mass throughthe positive role glutamine plays in protein synthesis and its actionas a potent anabolic agent. When muscle glutamine levels are restoredand in a positive nitrogen balance muscle synthesis can return to anormal rate.

Glutamine also has actions on glucose metabolism and the regulation of gluconeogenesis. Glutamine converts to glucose without changes in insulin or glucagen, the hormones that regulate blood sugar. During dieting, and times ofcarbohydrate depletion, glutamine can exert positive effects on the amount of body fat burned.

Why take L-Glutamine?

Glutamine is the most important component of muscle protein, and helps repair and  build muscle. Glutamine has been linked to protein synthesis. It prevents your muscle from being catabolized (eaten up) in order to provide Glutamine for other cells in the body. Glutamine helps maintain cell volume and hydration, speeding up wound and burn healing and recovery.

Glutamine benefits you by replenishing declining Glutamine levels during intense workouts. Research has shown Glutamine can help you produce growth hormone levels. A study has shown 2 grams of L-Glutamine increased growth hormones by over Glutamine may serve to boost your immune system. For bodybuilders, this is important since heavy workouts tend to greatly deplete Glutamine levels. (Glutamine is a primary energy source foryour immune system.)

Glutamine is one of the most important nutrients for your intestines. It has the ability to 'repair a leaky gut' by maintaining the structural integrity of the bowels. It can also cure ulcers. Studies have found that 1.6 grams of Glutamine a day had a 92% cure rate in 4 weeks.

Studies have found it to have no adverse side effects and because it naturally occurs in the body, it has no health risks. However, like all supplements, too much is never a good idea. Taking excessive amounts of L-Glutamine has led to upset stomachs, so you should follow the recommended dosages.

Product Ingredients:

Serving Size: 1 Capsule
Servings Per Container:

Amount Per Serving:

• L-Glutamine 500mg

Other Ingredients: Rice Flour, Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose.

Allergen Information:

Vegan Product 100 Contains no milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut, wheat, soy, artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.

Product Directions:

Take one (1) capsule one to three times daily, preferably on an empty stomach.

Warning: If you are pregnant or lactating, consult a health care professional before using this product.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Store in acool, dry place. Do not use this product if the safety seal on the bottle is broken.