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meera · 15-02-2006, 11:06 AM

GLUTAMINE IMPROVES IMMUNITY

Athletes who endure periods of intense training, and especially those who also adhere to severe diets (such as bodybuilders), often suffer from weakened immune systems. It is scientifically proven that when an athlete overtrains, they tend to suffer more colds, flues and other types of infections. This is because their immune system responses become slightly suppressed. Excess exercise leads to a fall in the level of the amino acid glutamine, which is needed by the muscles. Low levels of glutamine appear to weaken the body's defences. Researches found that athletes given glutamine supplements during nine days of intense training suffered less infections or illnesses and had more immunoglobulin A, a chemical substance important for the immune system. Besides recommending glutamine supplements during times of intense training and restrictive diets, these scientists produced a list of other ways in which to protect the immune system during times of heavy physical exertion:

keep mental stress to a minimum
eat sufficient fruits and vegetables (they provide abundant vitamins and minerals, such a vitamin C and selenium, whish boost healthy immune activity)
avoid overtraining and chronic fatigue
stick to a regular routine which includes eight hours of sleep a night
maintain your ideal weight and avoid sudden weight loss
have some carbs before, during and after exercise to avoid a glutamine shortfall which would lead to an elevation of catabolic hormones

Follow these simple rules and you should he able to avoid the pitfall of overtraining and maintain robust immune defences.

Source: Body Fitness December 2005

15-02-2006, 11:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
meera CEE...mmmmmm Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: London, UK Posts: 299	GLUTAMINE IMPROVES IMMUNITY GLUTAMINE IMPROVES IMMUNITY Athletes who endure periods of intense training, and especially those who also adhere to severe diets (such as bodybuilders), often suffer from weakened immune systems. It is scientifically proven that when an athlete overtrains, they tend to suffer more colds, flues and other types of infections. This is because their immune system responses become slightly suppressed. Excess exercise leads to a fall in the level of the amino acid glutamine, which is needed by the muscles. Low levels of glutamine appear to weaken the body's defences. Researches found that athletes given glutamine supplements during nine days of intense training suffered less infections or illnesses and had more immunoglobulin A, a chemical substance important for the immune system. Besides recommending glutamine supplements during times of intense training and restrictive diets, these scientists produced a list of other ways in which to protect the immune system during times of heavy physical exertion: keep mental stress to a minimum eat sufficient fruits and vegetables (they provide abundant vitamins and minerals, such a vitamin C and selenium, whish boost healthy immune activity) avoid overtraining and chronic fatigue stick to a regular routine which includes eight hours of sleep a night maintain your ideal weight and avoid sudden weight loss have some carbs before, during and after exercise to avoid a glutamine shortfall which would lead to an elevation of catabolic hormones Follow these simple rules and you should he able to avoid the pitfall of overtraining and maintain robust immune defences. Source: Body Fitness December 2005 __________________ Ain't noone in this world like a Bruce....