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Jock · 10-02-2004, 11:05 PM

Hey

Just wondered if any of you fellas use glutamine as a supplement, and what your experiences of it are.

I'm a student so I try not to spend too much on supps, but I wanted to know if getting some glutamine was worth it.

Cheers, Jock

robin_3_16 · 11-02-2004, 12:34 AM

i am interested too, what does it do, where to get it from etc?

***Lorian*** · 11-02-2004, 01:10 AM

I'd have to say IMO, no its not worth it.

I think Glutamine falls into the 'cool extra if you have money to spare' catagory ...

Of course, others may disagree!

L

Panthro · 11-02-2004, 01:28 AM

hmm, hard call. I get mine v cheap, so can afford to be liberal with it.

IMO i find it very good. I use it 1st thing AM (10g), during my workout mixed with glucose (10g), and just before i go to bed. (5g)

I personally find it reduces muscle soreness, and improves my condition. It acts as a cell volumiser (apparantely-not sure how true this is though!)

However, if i had to pay the full wack for it, i dont think i'd a) use so much or b) probably use it atall.

so its a hard one that.... would prob still use it though.. i think... ???

robin_3_16 · 11-02-2004, 01:11 PM

where is a good place to get it then guys?

BSF James · 11-02-2004, 02:38 PM

Long term, I'd say glutamine is more important than creatine. The thing with glutamine is that you dont get instant results in the form of strength or muscle gains - so its not as popular as creatine. Glutamine does many things. It speeds up recovery time considerably for one.

Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the muscles, accounting for 60% of all free aminos. After a workout, your glutamine reserves are extremely low (or at least they should be if you’ve worked hard enough!). If you dont replenish these stores quickly then the chances of catabolism setting in are much higher. Glutamine also has a cell volumizing affect, reduces protein breakdown and helps guard against over training. This is all even more important when you are cutting up.

Most online stores do glutamine. The one we sell most of is Reflex Glutamine - and I use that myself. I very rarely use creatine these days, but I always take glutamine.

BSF James · 11-02-2004, 02:41 PM

http://www.bodyshapersfitness.com/pr...p?idproduct=33

- its not that expensive actually. £26.99 for 100 servings - 27p a serving.

Jock · 11-02-2004, 04:20 PM

I realise what your're saying bob, and I agree that it's not a 'fashionable' supplement (creatine is a waste of time IMO).

But would I really notice the benefits if I took 20g a day a long with a good diet and heavy workout shedule???

Or should I save it for cutting?? I usually spend more on supps when I'm cutting in an effort to reduce muscle loss (EFA's Multivititamins etc(

Cheers, Jock

BSF James · 11-02-2004, 04:41 PM

Thats the thing really Jock, you aren't likely to see immediate obvious benefits (except perhaps feeling a shorter recovery time between workouts). Its more of a slow burner. This is precisely why many people would rather take creatine - everyone wants results now rather than later.

Its by no means an 'essential' supplement, and you do get some amount of glutamine from most protein powders anway. The most beneficial time for it is whilst cutting because this is when you really are at huge risk of losing muscle and glutamine will help fight it off.

Perhaps if your budget is a bit tight, then saving the glutamine for when you're cutting is a good idea. Glutamine's 'muscle sparing' qualities are probably the best reason for taking it.

turbo · 11-02-2004, 05:34 PM

I too have been thinking of taking glutamine as a bodybuilding mate recommended it. Ive just bought some v12, and i notice that besides creatine, that contains l-glutamine as well. So you get both for your money.

**hackskii** · 11-02-2004, 06:22 PM

I had good results with the Sans v12 It has:
Tricreatine Malate (Tri-Creatine Salt)
N.A.G(N-Acetyl L-Glutamine)
Betaine (Trimethylglycine)
Glycocyamine
NitroArginine(Arginine Alpha-Ketoglutarate)
Taurine

I got some strength from it. In fact that was one of the only products that I have bought that was worth buying, besides protein.

BSF James · 11-02-2004, 06:23 PM

v12 is very good. The best creatine on the market at the moment, I think. Certainly the one that works best for me.

robin_3_16 · 11-02-2004, 07:51 PM

so how long term are we talking before this kicks in, Sb how big is a serving and how many servings are good to have a day
thanks guys, i may hold out and wait for this, but post my current cycle i am guna be on creatine then maybe glutamine will be better after that for the longrun

Sen0 · 12-02-2004, 03:52 PM

bob is this the v12 that u r mentioning ???

http://www.bodyshapersfitness.com/pr...p?idproduct=48

Panthro · 12-02-2004, 04:00 PM

yep, thats the one mate. as far as creatine goes, its the best stuff money can buy.

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Jock LEAGUE LEGEND! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: UK Posts: 3,084	Glutamine users.... Hey Just wondered if any of you fellas use glutamine as a supplement, and what your experiences of it are. I'm a student so I try not to spend too much on supps, but I wanted to know if getting some glutamine was worth it. Cheers, Jock

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11-02-2004, 12:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
robin_3_16 Getting HUGE! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: england Posts: 1,461	i am interested too, what does it do, where to get it from etc?

11-02-2004, 01:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
*Lorian* Administrator Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Cheltenham Posts: 2,578 Blog Entries: 1	I'd have to say IMO, no its not worth it. I think Glutamine falls into the 'cool extra if you have money to spare' catagory ... Of course, others may disagree! L

11-02-2004, 01:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
Panthro Getting HUGE! Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,509	hmm, hard call. I get mine v cheap, so can afford to be liberal with it. IMO i find it very good. I use it 1st thing AM (10g), during my workout mixed with glucose (10g), and just before i go to bed. (5g) I personally find it reduces muscle soreness, and improves my condition. It acts as a cell volumiser (apparantely-not sure how true this is though!) However, if i had to pay the full wack for it, i dont think i'd a) use so much or b) probably use it atall. so its a hard one that.... would prob still use it though.. i think... ???

11-02-2004, 01:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
robin_3_16 Getting HUGE! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: england Posts: 1,461	where is a good place to get it then guys?

11-02-2004, 02:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
BSF James UK-Muscle Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Telford Posts: 1,259	Long term, I'd say glutamine is more important than creatine. The thing with glutamine is that you dont get instant results in the form of strength or muscle gains - so its not as popular as creatine. Glutamine does many things. It speeds up recovery time considerably for one. Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the muscles, accounting for 60% of all free aminos. After a workout, your glutamine reserves are extremely low (or at least they should be if you’ve worked hard enough!). If you dont replenish these stores quickly then the chances of catabolism setting in are much higher. Glutamine also has a cell volumizing affect, reduces protein breakdown and helps guard against over training. This is all even more important when you are cutting up. Most online stores do glutamine. The one we sell most of is Reflex Glutamine - and I use that myself. I very rarely use creatine these days, but I always take glutamine.

11-02-2004, 02:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
BSF James UK-Muscle Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Telford Posts: 1,259	http://www.bodyshapersfitness.com/pr...p?idproduct=33 - its not that expensive actually. £26.99 for 100 servings - 27p a serving.

11-02-2004, 04:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jock LEAGUE LEGEND! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: UK Posts: 3,084	I realise what your're saying bob, and I agree that it's not a 'fashionable' supplement (creatine is a waste of time IMO). But would I really notice the benefits if I took 20g a day a long with a good diet and heavy workout shedule??? Or should I save it for cutting?? I usually spend more on supps when I'm cutting in an effort to reduce muscle loss (EFA's Multivititamins etc( Cheers, Jock

11-02-2004, 04:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
BSF James UK-Muscle Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Telford Posts: 1,259	Thats the thing really Jock, you aren't likely to see immediate obvious benefits (except perhaps feeling a shorter recovery time between workouts). Its more of a slow burner. This is precisely why many people would rather take creatine - everyone wants results now rather than later. Its by no means an 'essential' supplement, and you do get some amount of glutamine from most protein powders anway. The most beneficial time for it is whilst cutting because this is when you really are at huge risk of losing muscle and glutamine will help fight it off. Perhaps if your budget is a bit tight, then saving the glutamine for when you're cutting is a good idea. Glutamine's 'muscle sparing' qualities are probably the best reason for taking it.

11-02-2004, 05:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
turbo Getting HUGE! Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,123	I too have been thinking of taking glutamine as a bodybuilding mate recommended it. Ive just bought some v12, and i notice that besides creatine, that contains l-glutamine as well. So you get both for your money.

11-02-2004, 06:22 PM	#11 (permalink)
hackskii UK-Muscle Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sunny Southern California U.S.A. Posts: 24,361	I had good results with the Sans v12 It has: Tricreatine Malate (Tri-Creatine Salt) N.A.G(N-Acetyl L-Glutamine) Betaine (Trimethylglycine) Glycocyamine NitroArginine(Arginine Alpha-Ketoglutarate) Taurine I got some strength from it. In fact that was one of the only products that I have bought that was worth buying, besides protein.

11-02-2004, 06:23 PM	#12 (permalink)
BSF James UK-Muscle Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Telford Posts: 1,259	v12 is very good. The best creatine on the market at the moment, I think. Certainly the one that works best for me.

11-02-2004, 07:51 PM	#13 (permalink)
robin_3_16 Getting HUGE! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: england Posts: 1,461	so how long term are we talking before this kicks in, Sb how big is a serving and how many servings are good to have a day thanks guys, i may hold out and wait for this, but post my current cycle i am guna be on creatine then maybe glutamine will be better after that for the longrun

12-02-2004, 03:52 PM	#14 (permalink)
Sen0 Gym Addict Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: London Posts: 231	bob is this the v12 that u r mentioning ??? http://www.bodyshapersfitness.com/pr...p?idproduct=48

12-02-2004, 04:00 PM	#15 (permalink)
Panthro Getting HUGE! Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,509	yep, thats the one mate. as far as creatine goes, its the best stuff money can buy.