L-Glutamine - normally called only glutamine - is the most abundant extra-cellular amino and its breakdown product glutamate is the most abundant one in the intra-cellular environment. There is no doubt about the physiological importance of glutamine for promoting and maintaining cell functions. One important site of glutamine metabolism is skeletal muscle. To maintain the extreme demands glutamine must be synthesised by several organs, including skeletal muscle, kidneys, liver, lungs, and heart. Normally these organs synthesise enough glutamine but sometimes supplementation is favoured for optimal cell function.

Some special effects seen by glutamine:

-          Reduce stress related catabolism

-          Improve the immune response

-          Increase the post exercise recovery

-          Reduce cellular oedema

-          Important for function of the bowel

-          Important for optimal immune response

During physiological stress (including strong exercise program) the glutamine is used in a rate that can´t bee synthesised. At that time glutamine supplementation is recommended. As glutamine availability modulates glucose homeostasis during and after exercise it has been shown to have implications for the post exercise recovery.

Recommended intake:

Bodyweight less than 90kg: 5-10g 2 times daily

Bodyweight more than 90kg: 5-10g 3 times daily

(One tablespoon, 15ml gives 10g of L-Glutamine