Glutamine Storage

StayBig · 08-15-2005, 02:20 PM

Is glutamine stored in your body like creatine, b and c vitamins? Or is it released through your urine? How long does it usually last for in your system. I know what the recommended dosage is. I'm just curious if it loads itself up or if you need to have a nice steady intake just like with b and c vitamins. I already searched google and this board and couldn't find a good answer. Thanks. :reamjob: (Pleaze don't ask???)

StayBig · 08-15-2005, 05:33 PM

...bump

mele421 · 08-15-2005, 05:39 PM

Glutamine supplements are well tolerated at levels up to at least 20 grams per day and intakes of as much as 40 grams per day should induce no significant adverse effects outside of mild gastrointestinal discomfort. As with any isolated amino acid supplement, consumption in divided 2-4 divided doses throughout the day should increase total body stores without posing significant absorption issues. For the immune system support and anti-catabolic actions that are of interest to most athletes, recommended doses range from 1-10 grams. What dosage do you take???

mele421 · 08-15-2005, 05:41 PM

It probably the same as with vitamins...your body will excrete it through your urine!!!

StayBig · 08-15-2005, 05:43 PM

I know you copied that first post, but I really appreciate you posting that.

I take about 12 grams per day. It comes pre mixed with my whey protein (On's Optimum Gold Standard Whey Protein) 4 grams of glutamine and 24 grams of whey per serving.

mele421 · 08-15-2005, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by StayBig

I know you copied that first post, but I really appreciate you posting that.

I take about 12 grams per day. It comes pre mixed with my whey protein (On's Optimum Gold Standard Whey Protein) 4 grams of glutamine and 24 grams of whey per serving.

I did a little research online!!! I take 5g before and after my workout. I heard that your supposed to take like 2 extra servings: in the morning upon wakening and before going to sleep, but iono if I'm supposed to do it???

Q80_MuscleHed · 08-16-2005, 05:15 AM

hey staybig .. hope this link help u :

http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/...glutamine.html

eli80cal · 08-16-2005, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by q80_muscleHed

hey staybig .. hope this link help u :

http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/...glutamine.html

Great find Q80, thanks! Its an amino acid, so your body will treat it just like any other protein as far as storage/excretion, etc.

Q80_MuscleHed · 08-16-2005, 02:30 PM

thx eli .. hope staybig would see the link