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Chrissy Fri, Nov-16-01 20:28

L-Glutamine
 
:help: Hi Experts and everyone reading along, I bought some L-Glutamine 500mg today, how much should I be taking of this each day, or do I take it just when I have sugar cravings, it doesn't say on the bottle? Also what other benefits of this supplement provides besides controlling sugar cravings? And should I store it in the refrigerator once opened?

Hope everyone is on LC today!

Natrushka Fri, Nov-16-01 22:07

This is a supplement I recently began taken when I heard how it would help with my recovery after strenuous workouts. I had forgotten about it's effect (or rather lack of effect on insulin) until recently. I take this in large quantities in powder form based on the forumla .3g x LBM. I am not sure what the dose would be for your requirements, but I am sure someone will come along to help :)

FYI:

Quote:
L-Glutamine is the most abundant free amino in muscle tissue comprising over 50% of all of the free aminos. L-Glutamine is highly correlated to muscle protein synthesis. Glutamine can carry two nitrogen molecules; it is also the main transporter of nitrogen waste making it anti-catabolic. During and following exercise and induced trauma, large amounts of L-Glutamine are released from your muscle, much more than any other amino acid. This loss of Glutamine far exceeds the amount available in the muscle tissue. L-Glutamine plays a vital roll in cell immunity. The Glutamine necessary for proper immune system function is provided by skeletal muscle. L-Glutamine supplementation is essential. Glutamine also has actions on glucose metabolism and the regulation of gluconeogenesis. Glutamine converts to glucose without changes in either insulin or glucagon, the hormones that regulate blood sugar. During dieting, and times of carbohydrate depletion, glutamine can exert positive effects on the amount of body fat loss as well as the retention of lean body mass. Glutamine should especially be taken post-workout and prior to sleep.


Nat

Chrissy Sat, Nov-17-01 13:51

Thanks Nat, I think I will buy the powder form next time once these pills are done. I'm only walking right now, which is not very strenuous, but I think all the other benefits will be good for me.

I searched the web last night and this is what I came up with.

L-glutamine is a nonessential amino acid that supplies energy to the brain. (Which I need so bad!) :daze:

It can be used for:
Combating the effects of alcoholism
Alleviating hypoglycemia
Fatigue reduction
Improving exercise endurance
Growth hormone release
Benefitting the liver and intestines
Maintaining a healthy gastrointestinal tract
Strengthening the immune system
Serving as fuel for the heart muscle
Combating hypoglycemia by raising serum glucose

Dosage and use
One gram or more may be used as needed.
Two grams or more before exercise or sleep may promote growth hormone release.
L-glutamine is most effectively utilized when taken on an empty stomach. It is easily soluble in juice or water and is not unpleasant tasting.
For optimal and quickest absorption, it can be used sublingually (under the tongue).


Caution:
Insomnia may occur from overstimulation if L-glutamine is taken too close to bedtime.

Tonsil Sat, Nov-17-01 14:23

L-Glutamine pills don't have enough glutamine in them to be very useful, unless you really pound them down.

I take 2.5-5g of Glutamine powder per day after my morning work-out (the amount depends on the intensity of the workout). Taking glutamine can really cut down on muscle soreness and recovery time.

One other side-effect to look out for: constipation. It doesn't happen to everyone, but for some people it slows down the bowel and hardens the stool. It it happens to you, take a fiber supplement with the glutamine (I take a spoonful of Kretchmer wheat bran).

Natrushka Sat, Nov-17-01 14:36

Thanks for the tip, tonsil. While I havent been constipated I have noticed things have changed a bit of late ;) Time to up the psyllium!

Nat

Tikerberi Thu, Dec-13-01 11:02

L-Glutamine for alcohol cravings....
 
L-Glutamine works well for alcohol cravings too and is used relatively frequently by those who want to curb their alcohol usage for whatever reason.


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