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Nutrition L-Glutamine
The amino acid, Glutamine, has become more prominent as new studies reveal
its unique contribution to protein synthesis (muscle growth),
anti-proteolytic (prevents muscle tissue breakdown) functions and growth
hormone elevating effects.
Glutamine is the most
abundant single amino acid in the blood and in the intracellular free
amino acid pool (most abundant amino acid in muscle tissue). It comprises
61% of the amino acid pool in skeletal muscle. Glutamine’s unique
structure, containing two nitrogen side chains, consists of 19% nitrogen
– making it the primary transporter of nitrogen into the muscle cell. In
fact, glutamine alone is responsible for 35% of the nitrogen that gets
into the muscle cell. Glutamine literally drives muscle building nitrogen
into the muscle cell where it is synthesized for growth.
Glutamine concentrations
fall markedly after training and remain low until complete recovery. What
this means is, the very rigors of weight training leak nitrogen carrying
glutamine from muscle tissue. This fall in glutamine is catabolic to
muscle tissue. Supplementing with glutamine spares free glutamine in
muscle tissue, counteracts the fall in muscle protein synthesis, and
improves nitrogen balance.
Label Information
Servings per container: 60
Serving size: 1 Scoop (5g)
Amount per serving:
Recommended use
Take one scoop (approx. 5g) with 300ml of water or juice.
Training Days:
Take one scoop half an hour prior to exercise, one immediately after
exercise and one before bedtime.
Take one scoop three times
daily evenly spaced throughout the day, with one serving before bedtime. |
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