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The Essential
Supplements - Part Two
Sure, most all proteins
you buy now boast a complete profile of amino
acids - but is it enough? Not when it comes to Glutamine!
Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in muscle
tissue and is very beneficial, but here's the problem: Intense workouts
and strenuous activity of any type depletes glutamine
levels within the muscles. This results in "Overtraining Syndrome"
or what some refer to as "The Great Workout Paradox."
Basically, muscle catabolism increases and recovery decreases. You
hit the weights hard day after day and get nowhere fast.
Supplementing
with Glutamine
prevents this and supports the new muscle growth that should take
place after an intense workout. In the last couple of years, more
and more athletes have realized this - with much more coverage in
the various muscle magazines as well.
I've
heard of athletes supplementing with more, but I believe 10 grams
30 minutes before your workout and 10 grams 30 minutes after is
adequate. Also, some only use glutamine
on training days, but I suggest using 10 grams on recovery days
as well. You never know when you may have to do more work than you
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Here
are some additional benefits of glutamine:
- Glutamine
indirectly increases the hydration of your muscle cells. This
makes it easier for other amino acids and creatine to get into
those cells. Contrary to some rumors, glutamine stacks very well
with creatine.
- Glutamine
boosts the immune system.
- Glutamine
increases growth hormone levels.
- Glutamine
is responsible for maintaining cellular volume.
- Some
alcoholism clinics are using Glutamine
because it reduces cravings for alcohol as well as cravings for
high carb and sugary foods.
Even
without all of these added bonuses, Glutamine
is definitely an Essential Supplement. It is finally getting noticed
in the various muscle mags as one of the best. Recently, Muscle
& Fitness put it in their top ten supplement list as well. Give
your muscles the nutritional tools they need to grow! Glutamine
is an inexpensive supplement and will go a long way towards furthering
your gains. It does not need to be cycled, but as stated before,
some take it only on workout days.
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With the added popularity of Glutamine, many
different delivery methods have also hit the market. While traditional
L-Glutamine powder has always been the standard, current research
suggests it should be taken on an empty stomach instead of just
being dumped into your protein shake. Glutamine Peptides are considered
more stable and a great choice if you want to take your glutamine
along with a meal or shake. I've listed a few below.
Also,
you can get Glutamine Peptides in Powder
or Cort-Bloc Caps!
To
read about our selection of Glutamine, click
here.
Click
Here to read Part III of the Essential
Supplements Series.
Click
Here to read Part I of the Essential Supplements
Series.
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