Glutamine while Cutting. When and how much?

[Warblade]

I'm on a cutting cycle, and things seem to be progressing nicely. I just learned about glutamine, and I was wondering how much should I be taking per day, and when should I be taking it?

 

[MuscleDm]

Start with about 15 to 20 grams per day. If you don't notice anything, up it to 30 gms/day. Take in five gram doses(1 tsp). One upon waking up, one pre-workout, one-post workout, and one before bed. Those seem to be the optimal times to use it. Good luck, and good choice in supplement.

Ryan

 

[Warblade]

Is there anything I shouldn't mix glutamine with? How do most people take it? Drop in some water and stir? Or is there more to it?

Thanks

 

[FitnessFrk]

What MuscleDm said except...

10 grams am upon waking, 10 after training and 10 before bed. if that is to much on the old wallet then do 5 am, 10 post workout and 5 at bed time.

 

[MuscleDm]

water, juice, protein shake, whatever is most convienient for you.

Ryan

 

[Naxis]

I mix into protein shakes and my fiber slurry.

 

[jeffsock]

What is a fiber slurry?

 

[gymtime]

water, juice, protein shake, whatever is most convienient for you.

Ryan

Do not take glutamine with your protein shake, unless you're using glutamine peptides. It will hinder absorbtion, so take it separately.

 

[Warblade]

Do not take glutamine with your protein shake, unless you're using glutamine peptides. It will hinder absorbtion, so take it separately.

Ok, so what are glutamine peptides? I assume this isn't the L-Glutamine that you normally find from the major brands (ie, Optimum and EAS).

L-Glutamine vs. Glutamine Peptides, which is better?

How long after I take whey should I wait before taking in L-Glutamine?

 

[gymtime]

The peptides are better from an absorbtion standpoint, but they're certainly not a requirement. They are also more expensive. Just get the regular stuff and take it say 45 minutes or so after your MRP.