Glutamine a waste?

[DaCypher]

What exactly does glutamine do for you? Of some of the other common supplements like protein powder or creatine, glutamine seems to be the most expensive. I can't seem to figure out how beneficial it is especially whether or not its worth the cost.

 

[riskybizz007]

read the above posts, it will answer your question.

 

[40butpumpin]

Any of you bro's check out Glutacene? It's glutamine with BCAA's. I haven't tried it yet but there's definitely an awful lot of hype associated with it. I can't take glutamine alone, it gives me stomach or intestinal problems. I wonder what the hell that's from. Anyone know?

 

[riskybizz007]

Never heard of this... it's suppossed to aid in digestion not give you cramps. Did you take it alone or w/ something? And how often does this occur. I don't think it's the glutamine, i think it's something in your diet, or maybe dehydrated.

 

[vtec96]

Glutamine Peptides are supposed to be the best form of Glutamine available......

I have tried L-Glutamine powder with ok results (its not a creatine-type supp that you would notice a huge diff any anyway) but will now try the Peptides instead... They are supposed to be MUCH better....
Will soon find out......

 

[riskybizz007]

Peptides are 3 times more absorbable i think... still haven't noticed a difference. This is one of those supplements that you can take i guess for years and not notice anything really. When i finish this tub up i'm tossing it and getting more BCAA's at least i know for sure what this does.

 

[anthrax]

What about supplementing with L-Glutamine before a 1-1h30 cardio session ?

 

[visions]

sorry, I'm not sure if it was mentioned but would you reccomend the powder or the pills? Thanks.

 

[riskybizz007]

definately go for the powder, it's a hell of a lot cheaper.

Anthrax... I wouldn't do cardio on an empty stomach ever again. I lost lots of muscle that way w/ or w/out glutamine. If i do cardio i'll make sure i have ate something about an hour before or i'll drink a shake before i do cardio. Something to help preserve muscle. Glutamine isn't the "solve all" supplement, you know there are other aminos in your system and your body will start pulling different aminos from your muscles, not just glutamine specifically.

 

[USMC_Devildog]

A good MRP and Protein Supplement

Muscle Link's Muscle Meals

Fat 11 grams (good fats)
Carbs 12 grams (low glycemic)
Protein 40 (whey, micellar casein, egg)
Glutamine Peptides: 10 grams

Muscle Link's Profusion

Fat 2.5
Carbs 6
Protein 45 (whey, micellar casein, egg)
Glutamine Peptides: 10 grams

Don't take regular glutamine with protein supplements, that's a waste. They both fight each other for absorption. You don't encounter this problem with Glutamine Peptides. Almost all is absorbed.