Benefit of Glutamine for Bodybuilding
By Kevin Doberstein CFT
Copyright © 2005 Nature Boy Bodybuilding
Glutamine is the most abundant of all non-essential amino acids in the body.
When the body is busy rebuilding tissue from weight-lifting workouts,
amino acids play an important role. Of all of the amino acids, Glutamine is
the most used. In this article you can learn how this supplement can help
you.
What glutamine does to the body
Glutamine is the most abundant of all non-essential amino acids in the body.
When the body is busy rebuilding tissue from weight-lifting workouts,
amino acids play an important role. Of all of the amino acids, Glutamine is
the most used. It is also an important fuel source for bodybuilding
exercise and used for maintaining normal immune function. The amino acid
also increases cell volume through hydration. It creates a anabolic effect
for positive growth because of the positive nitrogen balance. It acts like
a buffer by setting a negative charge against the positive charge of acids.
This in turn gives you longer, more intense workout with less muscle
soreness.
Glutamine Side Effects
There is no adverse side effects. Too much Glutamine might be
counterproductive and can possibly reduce growth hormone production.
Glutamine Facts
In one study, Glutamine supplements has increased Human Growth Hormone by
430%
It provides a positive nitrogen balance for anabolic state.
It helps produce high energy adenosine triphosphate (ATP) for muscle
contractions.
How to use Glutamine
The best time to take Glutamine is before and after a workout. After a
workout it should be mixed with a protein and carbohydrate drink. Because
whey protein is naturally high in glutamine, it could be used for the after
workout nutrition. It is recommended to take between 6 to 10 grams per day
for a bodybuilder who trains on a regular schedule.
Copyright © 2005 Nature Boy Bodybuilding
If you want more information about using glutamine as a bodybuilding
supplement, check out the article
http://thor-body-building.tripod.com/id81.html Benefit of Whey Protein.
The author, Kevin Doberstein is a Certified Fitness Trainer who also owns
http://medfordskatepark.tripod.com/mainstreetgym/ Main Street Gym in north
central Wisconsin. You can check out his web site
http://www.nature-boy-bodybuilding.com/ Nature Boy Bodybuilding and his
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