Glutamine timing- need scientific help

[Bggrstrngrfstr]

I've been taking a glutamine supplement for some time- Glutacell- which is supposedly more stable and digests more efficiently. I was wondering if anyone knows the 'perfect' timing to take glutamine. I know that because of its anti-catabolic effects, it can be helpful to take before/after a workout and before bed to help stave off muscle catabolism overnight. Anyone know if taking it in the morning would help with anti-catabolism during the day?

Thanks

[Bignbuff]

Originally posted by Bggrstrngrfstr
I was wondering if anyone knows the 'perfect' timing to take glutamine.

Never

[RecklaZ]

I am also wondering when is the best time to take glutamine and how much of it?

[MrWiggles]

i say never too, but if you insist on taking it, post workout would be the only time your body could utilize it. the amount is kind of weird. so much gets used by the gi tract, i would say 30grams. maybe some glutamine advocates can advize in this area.

[pogue]

The best time to take glutamine would be right now. Take it back to where you bought it and get your money back.

[Yomny]

bump..

Im was planning on taking glutamine along with protein, i've read good things and how it is suppose to help with recovery and other things. Can you guys elaborate more on why it's such a waste of money. Thank you

[ballbags1]

Originally posted by pogue
The best time to take glutamine would be right now. Take it back to where you bought it and get your money back.

LMAO

[Capone1153]

whats wrong with taking glutamine??

[bigpump23]

alright I see some people couldn't keep their opinions out and just answer a friggin questions, that's so stupid, if your not gonna answer then why post? But to the question, your best time to take glutamine is before bed and when you wake up, hope that helps

[pogue]

Originally posted by Capone1153
whats wrong with taking glutamine??

Because it does nothing. This has been covered numerous times, do a search. Do not waste money on glutamine.

[pu12en12g]

Originally posted by pogue
The best time to take glutamine would be right now. Take it back to where you bought it and get your money back.

LMAO that's classic... and I agree.

[velikimajmun]

Originally posted by pogue
Because it does nothing. This has been covered numerous times, do a search. Do not waste money on glutamine.

It does plenty

Just not any of the things that it is being sold for.

[Jerry1351]

so if glutamine does nothing, then why does glutamine make up 2/3 of all amino acids???

it helps with recovery, brain function, and your immune system feeds off of it.

the only 2 times that you become deficient in it is when your body is under stress, ie. when your sick and when your working out.

i prefer to take creatine just b4 and after my workouts, and you shouldn't take creatine and glutamine too close together because they well fight for absorbtion.

I take a glutamine/nos combo by metrx right away in the morning on an exmpty stomach, which has 10 gr of gluatamine, and 5 gr more in the evening.

also, if when u take gluatmine by itself, if it gives u an upset stomach that is because it reacts with the acid in your stomach, so just take it with some milk or bread, etc.

[pogue]

Originally posted by Jerry1351
so if glutamine does nothing, then why does glutamine make up 2/3 of all amino acids???

Supplementing with free form l-glutamine does not survive the gut. This has been covered numerous times by numerous studies. It does little to nothing for the immune system and does not elevate blood glutamine levels.

You already get plenty of glutamine if you consume whey and eat a high protein diet.

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hreadid=304930
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hreadid=196615

[MrWiggles]

Originally posted by bigpump23
alright I see some people couldn't keep their opinions out and just answer a friggin questions, that's so stupid, if your not gonna answer then why post? But to the question, your best time to take glutamine is before bed and when you wake up, hope that helps

that is so pointless due to the intracellular and extracellular concentration levels. awesome bad advice.

[pu12en12g]

Originally posted by pogue
You already get plenty of glutamine if you consume whey and eat a high protein diet.

EXACTLY !

[Capone1153]

Originally posted by pogue

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hreadid=304930
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hreadid=196615

good to know. judging from that id say that it may be worth while when cutting (if your cutting a ton of cals) otherwise it appears to be a waste of money


-Capone

[Meta]

Wish I had been here for that. Bitch at GNC suggested Glutamine about 2 months ago and I've been using it every day. Almost empty now so might as well keep using it till its all gone. Nothing goes to waste in this house. Does this stuff burn well?

[MrWiggles]

Originally posted by Jerry1351
you shouldn't take creatine and glutamine too close together because they well fight for absorbtion.

thats total bs

[bearfan3454]

i take glutamine..And i like it

[Zachattack43]

Originally posted by bearfan3454
i take glutamine..And i like it

are you sure? you get plenty of it from whey and other protein powders

[Yomny]

"High glutamine levels in the body will allow for greater protein synthesis and increased hydration, which will result in increases of lean tissue."
"Also, glutamine stimulates the pituitary gland in the brain; thereby increase available levels of Growth Hormone. A neurotransmitter known as Gamma Amino Butyric Acid [GABA] is also boosted, and this helps in recovery and relaxation."

Just some info i found reading around, seems like glutamine is beneficial maybe even more than creatine, what do you guys think? Considering the fact that creatine mostly gives you some energy and retains water in your muscles, which one would be a better bang for your buck?

[pu12en12g]

Originally posted by Yomny
"High glutamine levels in the body will allow for greater protein synthesis and increased hydration, which will result in increases of lean tissue."
"Also, glutamine stimulates the pituitary gland in the brain; thereby increase available levels of Growth Hormone. A neurotransmitter known as Gamma Amino Butyric Acid [GABA] is also boosted, and this helps in recovery and relaxation."

Just some info i found reading around, seems like glutamine is beneficial maybe even more than creatine, what do you guys think? Considering the fact that creatine mostly gives you some energy and retains water in your muscles, which one would be a better bang for your buck?

1) It's time for you to read this thread again.

2) See #1

[bigpump23]

this thread is pointless, like I say in every other glutamine thread. because the people who dislike glutamine refuse to not just state what i am about to state "Some people like glutamine some people don't. I like it and use it( or if you don't just fill it in) the best way is to try it yourself, use it for a few months, if you don't like it don't buy it again" Now was that, that hard? I love you guys but some of you think you know everything and refuse to be just alittle wrong.

[pogue]

Originally posted by bigpump23
this thread is pointless, like I say in every other glutamine thread. because the people who dislike glutamine refuse to not just state what i am about to state "Some people like glutamine some people don't. I like it and use it( or if you don't just fill it in) the best way is to try it yourself, use it for a few months, if you don't like it don't buy it again" Now was that, that hard? I love you guys but some of you think you know everything and refuse to be just alittle wrong.

It's not an issue of some people like it and some people don't. It's an issue of some people experience placebo effect and lie to themselves and some people read the studies and realize that its complete garbage.

[bigpump23]

Originally posted by pogue
It's not an issue of some people like it and some people don't. It's an issue of some people experience placebo effect and lie to themselves and some people read the studies and realize that its complete garbage.

pogue there is not one study that says it's useless and not one study that says it isn't useless. So again it is a matter of personal opinion, explain to me why I never get sick when i'm on it but when i get off i always get sick. Or how about when i didn't workout for awhile, I took glutamine I didn't lose much size but when i didn't take glutamine i lost more. U ognna tell me i'm wrong? Some like it some don't

[str8flexed]

Originally posted by Jerry1351
so if glutamine does nothing, then why does glutamine make up 2/3 of all amino acids???

because it's the easiest one for your body to produce and one of the most gluconeogenic.

next please