The role of l-glutamine in building muscle
L-glutamine remains the supplement of choice for many
bodybuilders. It is a free form amino acid that can be found
naturally in beans, meat, fish, poultry and dairy products. It is
also an important component of protein powders and is one of the
twenty non-essential amino acids found in the body.
It is widespread throughout the body and plays an important role
in protein metabolism. From a bodybuilder's perspective,
glutamine's strength is its ability to reduce the amount of
muscle deterioration that occurs as a result of intense physical
workouts. Failure to replace the high levels of glutamine
consumed during intense exercise could result in greater
susceptibility to illness due to a weakening of the immune
system. In addition, glutamine stolen from the muscles to
maintain the immune system must be replaced to keep those muscles
building.
Bodybuilders can benefit from taking 10 grams of l-glutamine each
day, preferably taken post-workout to enhance its recuperative
effects. As a nutrient that occurs naturally in the body
glutamine is safe to take although ingesting excessive amounts
could cause an upset stomach.
You can find out more about l-glutamine and other useful
bodybuilding supplements by visiting the site listed below.
Richard Mitchell is the creator of the
www.bodybuildingadvisor.com
website that provides guidance and information to athletes at all
levels of bodybuilding experience. Go to Bodybuilding Advice to
learn more about the issues covered in this article.
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