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posted by airforceguy

i hear some people say its necessary and others say no...the people i know that take it are big so lately ive been wondering if its something i should try. what do you guys think?

posted by JDIESEL

yeah thats one of the good supps to take.....it helps break down protein and helps your muscles recover:thumbs:

posted by Protein

Many think one of the chief benefits of l glutamine is that it is used for increasing energy levels. According to Alan Gaby, MD, that is just not true. Dr. Gaby says, "Glutamine can be useful in preventing alcohol cravings and boosting immunity, but there's no research to show that it can help increase energy levels."

Its role in increasing energy is found in its relationship as a fuel to mitochondria, which in turn facilitates cell metabolism for the conversion of food to usable energy. L Glutamine has been called "the most underrated supplement on the market." As an essential amino acid, it must be obtained from dietary sources as our body cannot synthesize it on its own. So, what are the specific l-glutamine benefits? Let's discuss those now. The specific benefits of l glutamine are:

1. Increases internal growth hormone levels
2. With l-glutamine levels high, it protects your muscles from breaking down in a catabolic state.
3. Helps lessen sugar and alcohol cravings
4. Boosts the immune system
5. Improves intestinal health
6. Helps heal wounds quicker
7. Increases hydration (saturation with water) state in the muscles
8. Increases protein and glycogen synthesis -- critical components of muscle mass creation.

Bodybuilders and athletes especially desire all the benefits of l glutamine. Incidentally, medical nutritionists recommend taking a supplement with l-glutamine immediately after working out as intensive exercise rapidly depletes its stores as high as 50% with l-glutamine levels staying down for up to 6 days before it is replenished. W When this happens, symptoms of over training occur. This is especially significant again to athletes and bodybuilders, which is why adequately supplementing with l-glutamine is important. Of course, non-athletes too need the benefits of l glutamine. If you are an athlete, it's something you need to be aware of. Are there any side effects of l glutamine? To be brief, there are none. However, any excess amounts of any nutrient, vitamin, or amino acid like l glutamine can results in unwanted consequences. Too much Vitamin A, for example, is actually toxic in the system.

posted by Protein

Final recommendation? A great supplement for body builders, anyone on the Atkins low carb diet, and anyone who wants the possible benefits of elevated serum growth hormone levels. I take this stuff daily. Just don't expect the weight to melt off you while you sleep. :-) * Improves athletic performance
* Improves brain functioning
* Stabilizes blood sugar
* Helps the heart function
* Strengthens the immune system
* Maintains the health and functioning of the gut lining
* Decreases alcohol cravings
* Decreases sugar cravings
* Helps with wound healing
* Helps maintain proper acid/alkaline balance
* Possible cancer benefits

posted by airforceguy

thanks for the replys guys they helped. i think im gonna try it out and see how it works....thanks again

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