Glutamine

Giovanni · 06-16-2005, 03:12 PM

I bought a powder form of glutamine today and the lady that sold it to me said a lot of people actually mix the glutamine with the protein shake and take at same time...is this information she gave me correct or would it be best to take the glutamine before protein...also would 4.5g a day be enough of glutamine? Thanks Gio

**IainDaniel** · 06-16-2005, 03:13 PM

If you are taking Glutamine with food, you want the peptide form.

redspy · 06-16-2005, 03:17 PM

Glutamine should not be mixed with protein shakes as it will complete for absorption.

As most glutamine is destroyed in the gut you'll need a much higher dose, at least 25g per day.

Don't expect significant results, glutamine has very poor clinical studies relating to improvement of athletic performance.

**IainDaniel** · 06-16-2005, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redspy

As most glutamine is destroyed in the gut you'll need a much higher dose, at least 25g per day.

Don't expect significant results, glutamine has very poor clinical studies relating to improvement of athletic performance.

Bump to that as well.

Giovanni · 06-16-2005, 03:26 PM

How much time would be suffice so that it will not compete for absorption

redspy · 06-16-2005, 03:30 PM

I'd say around 30 minutes.

Giovanni · 06-16-2005, 03:35 PM

Thanks, also if that was said about glutamine, what are opinions with carnitine or conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)?

redspy · 06-16-2005, 03:44 PM

I've not used or researched carnitine so I can't comment. CLA has some very weak clinical data behind it so I'd advise you to spend your money elsewhere. Try Green Tea Extract instead, it's cheaper, stimulates your metabolism and is a potent antioxidant.

Giovanni · 06-16-2005, 03:45 PM

Thanks for the info.

Rocky_B · 06-16-2005, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redspy

Glutamine should not be mixed with protein shakes as it will complete for absorption.

As most glutamine is destroyed in the gut you'll need a much higher dose, at least 25g per day.

Don't expect significant results, glutamine has very poor clinical studies relating to improvement of athletic performance.

I could be wrong, but I thought that glutamine competes with creatine for receptor sites and that's why its not wise to take it at the same time as creatine.. Never heard of it competing for receptor sites with protein.

FishOrCutBait · 06-17-2005, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rocky_B

Never heard of it competing for receptor sites with protein.

Yah, it should not be taken with ANY amino acid containing food/supplement, in fact, it should just be taken alone. Itll compete with AAKG, creatine, etc. And any protein

Lord Denning · 06-17-2005, 03:36 PM

FishOrCut- can you back up your statement? Like Rocky, I was under the impression that creatine and glutamine were in competition for receptor sites.

Giovanni · 06-17-2005, 03:58 PM

So...is it cool to take it with protein and other aminos? and how far apart should i take it from CEE?

musclepump · 06-18-2005, 12:20 AM

I take it with my protein and I take about 40g a day.

MattBennett4532 · 06-20-2005, 09:12 PM

lol its just an amino acid, u should get probolic SR it lasts 12 hours long so u dont have to worrie about when to take it and it gives u a SHIT load of it

FishOrCutBait · 06-21-2005, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by musclepump

I take it with my protein and I take about 40g a day.

do you use a peptide form??

06-16-2005, 03:12 PM	#1
Giovanni Giovanni Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: USA Posts: 63 Photos: 5	Glutamine I bought a powder form of glutamine today and the lady that sold it to me said a lot of people actually mix the glutamine with the protein shake and take at same time...is this information she gave me correct or would it be best to take the glutamine before protein...also would 4.5g a day be enough of glutamine? Thanks Gio

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Giovanni Giovanni Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: USA Posts: 63 Photos: 5	Thanks, also if that was said about glutamine, what are opinions with carnitine or conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)? NPC Gateway Classics Bodybuilding Championships LC Men... 2nd Place (Lvl 1) NPC Gateway Classics Bodybuilding Championships LT Hvy WT Men...2nd Place (Lvl 4A) Next competition...end of november Goals... better delts.... 7 more lbs lean muscle to get into HVY WT I LOVE THIS SPORT!

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Giovanni Giovanni Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: USA Posts: 63 Photos: 5	Thanks for the info. NPC Gateway Classics Bodybuilding Championships LC Men... 2nd Place (Lvl 1) NPC Gateway Classics Bodybuilding Championships LT Hvy WT Men...2nd Place (Lvl 4A) Next competition...end of november Goals... better delts.... 7 more lbs lean muscle to get into HVY WT I LOVE THIS SPORT!

06-16-2005, 03:17 PM	#3
redspy Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,040	Glutamine should not be mixed with protein shakes as it will complete for absorption. As most glutamine is destroyed in the gut you'll need a much higher dose, at least 25g per day. Don't expect significant results, glutamine has very poor clinical studies relating to improvement of athletic performance.

06-16-2005, 03:30 PM	#6
redspy Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,040	I'd say around 30 minutes.

06-16-2005, 03:44 PM	#8
redspy Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,040	I've not used or researched carnitine so I can't comment. CLA has some very weak clinical data behind it so I'd advise you to spend your money elsewhere. Try Green Tea Extract instead, it's cheaper, stimulates your metabolism and is a potent antioxidant.

06-17-2005, 03:36 PM	#12
Lord Denning Legal Eagle Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 41	FishOrCut- can you back up your statement? Like Rocky, I was under the impression that creatine and glutamine were in competition for receptor sites.

06-17-2005, 03:58 PM	#13
Giovanni Giovanni Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: USA Posts: 63 Photos: 5	So...is it cool to take it with protein and other aminos? and how far apart should i take it from CEE? NPC Gateway Classics Bodybuilding Championships LC Men... 2nd Place (Lvl 1) NPC Gateway Classics Bodybuilding Championships LT Hvy WT Men...2nd Place (Lvl 4A) Next competition...end of november Goals... better delts.... 7 more lbs lean muscle to get into HVY WT I LOVE THIS SPORT!

06-18-2005, 12:20 AM	#14
musclepump Celebrity PersonalTrainer Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,669 Photos: 128	I take it with my protein and I take about 40g a day. Let's all join together and SPEAK ENGLISH IN AMERICA.

06-20-2005, 09:12 PM	#15
MattBennett4532 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 14	lol its just an amino acid, u should get probolic SR it lasts 12 hours long so u dont have to worrie about when to take it and it gives u a SHIT load of it

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