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How do you use glutamine?
Taking however much you please every few hours is ideal, glutamine has a short half life in the body and very few side effects
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What does glutamine do for the muscle?
L-glutamine is a non-essential amino acid. Supplementation of it has been known to prevent muscle catabolism and promote muscle anabolism. This means that it helps prevent the… breaking down of muscle and helps promote muscle growth. L-glutamine is also known to enhance the performance of the immune system and glycogen storage. It is used in many bodybuilding supplements, especially in protein shakes. But it is also found in some physician-formulated multi-vitamin supplements which offers you the benefit of glutamine along with a broad spectrum of nutrients. (MORE)
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Is glutamine acidic?
No. Glutamic acid and Aspartic acid are acidic amino acids while Histidine, Arginine and Lysine are basic amino acids.
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Does Glutamine affect crohn's?
L-Glutamine is an amino acid - While generally not considered an essential amino acid, it may become essential for people who are undergoing intensive physical training or who… have gastro-intestinal disease (such as Crohn's, Ulcerative Colitis, or Leaky Gut Syndrome) During a flare up of these conditions the body is put under immense stress, and there is evidence to suggest that L-Glutamine supplementation can help provide essential cellular nutrition to the GI tract. The lining of the intestine relies heavily on L-Glutamine, especially in light of inflammation. L-Glutamine supplementation has been shown to improve healing after surgery (reducing hospital stays and post-op morbidity and mortality) and should be considered in any patient with GI disease or who is undergoing prolonged illness or periods of malnutrition (as occurs during acute GI disease and inflammation). Some Crohn's patients report lessening of GI symptoms and pain and improvement in overall health. These claims are currently unsupported by randomized research. L-Glutamine supplementation is considered safe and can be accomplished in a variety of ways - L-Glutamine powders and tablets can be purchased at health food /nutrition stores such as GNC. Glutamine powder can be added to shakes or juice which can be easier to digest for people going through a flareup of Crohn's disease. Combined with dietary modifications, proper nutrition and medication, L-Glutamine may enhance recovery and treatment regimes for GI disease. (MORE)
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Can glutamine cause side effects?
No noticeable negative side effects of glutamine at recommended dosage and preparations had been reported as of May 2004.
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How is glutamine taken?
The powdered form of glutamine should be dissolved in a liquid and consumed quickly before it breaks down.
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What foods contain glutamine?
As a protein, glutamine occurs naturally in some foods, including meat, fish, legumes, peanuts, eggs, tofu, and dairy products. It also is highly concentrated in raw cabbage a…nd beets. (MORE)
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Can i take Glutamine and Bcaa together?
Yes, the 2 work great together, most BCAAs come with Glutamine anyway, check for a 2 in 1 first before supplementing the two separately, it may be cheaper.
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What is glutamin used for?
Glutamin empowers the immune system, maintains skeletal muscle, balances electrolytes, stops tissue waste, and controls blood sugar levels. Glutamin can be used by athletes to… repair damaged muscle tissue or to protect cancer patients from toxins in chemotherapy. (MORE)
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What is the dose of glutamine in a day?
What is the dose of glutamine in a day