What are the benefits of Glutamine supplements for weight loss

Sarpzilla · 06-19-2006, 11:57 PM

explain

**mindstar** · 06-20-2006, 01:49 AM

i have never read anything to convince me that glutamine is any good at all with regards to bbing specifically, though I think I've read it may heal with immune function.

My protein powder has it, so I don't bother buying it anymore, and you know what, I never even noticed a difference.

Sarpzilla · 06-20-2006, 09:23 AM

i agree, thats what i'm saying

philosopher · 06-20-2006, 09:29 AM

Glutamine spares myosin heavy chain proteins (they determine a muscle's contractile properties and capabilities).
Glutamine promotes glycogen formation
Glutamine protects the immune system
Glutamine promotes protein synthesis
Glutamine appears to be anti-catabolic
Glutamine elevates growth hormone levels

xmax · 06-20-2006, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by philosopher

Glutamine spares myosin heavy chain proteins (they determine a muscle's contractile properties and capabilities).
Glutamine promotes glycogen formation
Glutamine protects the immune system
Glutamine promotes protein synthesis
Glutamine appears to be anti-catabolic
Glutamine elevates growth hormone levels

Wow looks like it does alot. I just started using glutamine. One teaspoon 1hour before the iron battle, and I gotta say that maybe its just me but I get a good rush prior to my workout for some reason . Maybe it's just a psychological thing.

jaim91 · 06-22-2006, 08:31 AM

I have two tablespoons per day (around 30 g) every day. Is this too much for someone my size (5"7, 110 lbs)?

PUMBA · 06-22-2006, 09:34 AM

I have am now dieting, thus trying to cut up. I take 4 teaspoons a day. 1 in the morning on rising, 1 pre-workout, 1 post-workout and 1 at bed time. Mainly to help stop muscle catabolism and to keep the immune system in check whilst dieting as it is winter here.

jaim91 · 06-23-2006, 05:13 PM

So you're taking 20 grams and i'm taking 30. Am I overdosing? Is it possible to take too much glutamine?

philosopher · 06-23-2006, 05:36 PM

how much glutamine to consume is a little bit difficult. Bodybuilders can benefit by taking 10 grams of glutamine a day, although studies have not determined a precise amount for muscle metabolism optimization. I never heard a report of an overdose with glutamine.
Imo take glutamine before and after training, and before bed. 5 to 10 grams for each wich means 15-30 grams per day total.

lithium_09 · 07-17-2006, 10:00 PM

I've read that glutamine also decreases cravings for sweets and carbs of that nature. Anyone else familiar with this?

**Jayhawkk** · 07-17-2006, 10:42 PM

I wish I knew but I can say that there has been very few products that could stop my sweet tooth from kickin in.