Age 40+ L-Glutamine

[Rock Jock]

It's been a long, long time since I've posted on this site. Long time.

But here's my situation and question. I was lifting hardcore in my early to late 20s (this is about mid-90s to early 2000s). Back then, Glutamine was one of the three staples, with the other two being Creatine and Whey. I dropped out of lifting due to life issues. I never could get back into it until I turned 39.

I am currently educating myself on the new "in supplements." I have my Beta Alanine, Creatine, and Proteins. The guy at GNC told me Glutamine's pretty much crap these days and to avoid it. For the most part, I have.

I am more active than ever. I lift at the gym, and I've just started Krav Maga, which I take between two and three times a week. Sometimes I'll finish a KM session and hit the gym for an hour, lifting light rather than heavy. Other days, I lift a bit heavier.

So now I'm sure you're thinking, "This guy is over training."

I agree, and I'm forcing myself to take days off when I really don't want to. Yes, my body thanks me for it.

So here's the question: Considering the training I'm doing, and considering I'm about to turn 41, should I include Glutamine to assist in my recovery? Or is it still bogus if I get a diet supportive of my activity level?

Thanks!

[ironwill2008]

It's been a long, long time since I've posted on this site. Long time.

But here's my situation and question. I was lifting hardcore in my early to late 20s (this is about mid-90s to early 2000s). Back then, Glutamine was one of the three staples, with the other two being Creatine and Whey. I dropped out of lifting due to life issues. I never could get back into it until I turned 39.

I am currently educating myself on the new "in supplements." I have my Beta Alanine, Creatine, and Proteins. The guy at GNC told me Glutamine's pretty much crap these days and to avoid it. For the most part, I have.

I am more active than ever. I lift at the gym, and I've just started Krav Maga, which I take between two and three times a week. Sometimes I'll finish a KM session and hit the gym for an hour, lifting light rather than heavy. Other days, I lift a bit heavier.

So now I'm sure you're thinking, "This guy is over training."

I agree, and I'm forcing myself to take days off when I really don't want to. Yes, my body thanks me for it.

So here's the question: Considering the training I'm doing, and considering I'm about to turn 41, should I include Glutamine to assist in my recovery? Or is it still bogus if I get a diet supportive of my activity level?

Thanks!

Glutamine is one of the most abundant amino acids to be found in foods. If you're eating even just "somewhat reasonably" well, you're already getting an entirely adequate amount glutamine.


The 'best' thing for recovery is a goal-appropriate amount of calories, macros, and micros, all obtainable from a balanced nutrition plan of regular foods, as well as as much sleep as you can possibly manage.

[Bando]

I am more active than ever. I lift at the gym, and I've just started Krav Maga, which I take between two and three times a week. Sometimes I'll finish a KM session and hit the gym for an hour, lifting light rather than heavy. Other days, I lift a bit heavier.

So now I'm sure you're thinking, "This guy is over training."

Nah

[pryme]

I never felt glutamine did anything much. I do feel Branch chain aminos do aid in recovery even over what you get in whey. Because they are free form.