Glutamine.

[WhiteKicks29]

Is Glutamine a really important supp. when your trying to build muscle mass?

[WhiteKicks29]

Also is Fish oil worth taking if I dont do any cardio and just trying to gain mass, with like 6% body fat? heres a pic of me:

[robbrattan]

I thought glutamine was was your joints etc to keep them sort of lubed stop the wear and tear on them? I might be wrong tho?

[WhiteKicks29]

glutamine stops the process of protein breakdown after you get done working out... thats what i read and hear anyway

[Deezal]

Gaining mass while keeping a low BF like 6 would be very tough. If you really want to gain mass, you will have to put on some extra body fat.

Glutamine is controversal. Some people say it does absolutely nothing and others say it works well.

"Usage

Glutamine is a supplement that is used in weightlifting and bodybuilding, as well as those who suffer for muscular cramps or pain - particularly elderly people. The main use of glutamine within the diet of either groups is as a means of replenishing the body's stores of amino acids that have been used during exercise or everyday activities.

There are still studies which are looking into problems with excessive consumption of Glutamine, which thus far have proved inconclusive. However, normal supplementation is healthy mainly because glutamine is supposed to be supplemented after prolonged periods of exercise (For example, a workout or exercise in which amino acids are required for use) and replenishes amino acid stores; this being the main reason glutamine is recommended for those who suffer from trauma, immune deficiencies, cancer, or during fasting."

-Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glutamine)

[THESHAWNRAYWAY]

some say that you have to take an unrealistic amount for it to be affective.

[xJonathanx]

some say that you have to take an unrealistic amount for it to be affective.

Indeed. Supposedly glutamine ethyl ester enhances absorbtion.

[Tim_G]

lots of talk about it being virtually worthless for bodybuilding since most all of it is absorbed and used by the intestines. don't know but i certainly feel better on it when i'm taking 10-20 grams a day. its cheap enough that this daily dosage isn't cost prohibitive.

[WhiteKicks29]

thanks alot guys. now if you wouldn't mind.... what are your thoughts on stacking NOEXPLODE and Creatine?

[xJonathanx]

Stacking them is fine, seeing how no-xplode has little creatine in it anyway

[FullyLoaded]

Also is Fish oil worth taking if I dont do any cardio and just trying to gain mass, with like 6% body fat? heres a pic of me:

You need clean caloreis and LOTS of them if you are going ot put some qualative mass on that frame bro. You are lean and you look good, but you are going to need some nutrition. And I dont just mean protein, creatine and a weight gainer. Food is the key. Clean calories, low GI carbs and the right proteins will help. But bulk slowly to get good gains or you will just get fat

FL

[WhiteKicks29]

Thanks alot. I just ate 3000 cals yesterday. does 3000 cals sound reasonable?