L-Glutamine

/// PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1 serving = Mix 1 heaped scoop (5g) with 250ml of water or add to your protein shake. Take 1 serving after your workout and 1 serving before going to bed.

L-Glutamine is considered a semi-essential amino acid because in certain circumstances the human body cannot produce enough of the substance in order to meet our needs and especially those of athletes. L-glutamine is the most common amino acid in the blood and muscular tissue and it’s widely used by sportsmen and women in athletics, bodybuilding, strength- and other high intensity sports.

L-Glutamine has no flavour and therefore can easily be added to your protein shake or other workout drink.

Suited for:

• Fitness / Body Building

• Athletics

• Rugby / Soccer

• Cycling

• Marathon / Triathlon

• Martial Arts / MMA / Boxing

/// RECOMMENDED USE

1 serving = Mix 1 heaped scoop (5g) with 250ml of water or add to your protein shake. Take 1 serving after your workout and 1 serving before going to bed.

/// ACTIVE INGREDIENTS PER SERVING (5g)

L-Glutamine

L-glutamine is considered a semi-essential amino acid because in certain circumstances the human body cannot produce enough of it to meet the needs of sportsmen and women. L-glutamine is the most common amino acid in the blood and muscular tissue and it contributes to numerous physiological processes in the human body.⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾⁽³⁾ L-glutamine has an anti-catabolic effect and stimulates accelerated muscle recovery after the training.⁽⁴⁾ In addition, l-glutamine is a powerful anti-oxidant: people who use it also have a better resistance to colds.⁽⁵⁾⁽⁶⁾

/// TYPICAL NUTRITIONAL VALUE

/// INGREDIENTS

L-Glutamine

/// SCIENTIFIC REFERENCES

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3. Bassini-Cameron A et al. Glutamine protects against increases in blood ammonia in football players in an exercise intensity-dependent way. Br J Sports Med. 2008 Apr;42(4):260-6.

4. Legault Z et al. The Influence of Oral L-Glutamine Supplementation on Muscle Strength Recovery and Soreness Following Unilateral Knee Extension Eccentric Exercise. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. 2015 Oct;25(5):417-26. 

5. Castell LM et al. Glutamine and the effects of exhaustive exercise upon the immune  Can J Physiol Pharmacol. 1998 May;76(5):524-32.

6. Song QH et al. Glutamine supplementation and immune function during heavy load training. Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2015 May;53(5):372-6.