Essential Supplements

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The Essential Supplements - Part Two

Sure, most all proteins you buy now boast a complete profile of amino acids - but is it enough? Not when it comes to Glutamine! Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in muscle tissue and is very beneficial, but here's the problem: Intense workouts and strenuous activity of any type depletes glutamine levels within the muscles. This results in "Overtraining Syndrome" or what some refer to as "The Great Workout Paradox." Basically, muscle catabolism increases and recovery decreases. You hit the weights hard day after day and get nowhere fast.

Supplementing with Glutamine prevents this and supports the new muscle growth that should take place after an intense workout. In the last couple of years, more and more athletes have realized this - with much more coverage in the various muscle magazines as well.

I've heard of athletes supplementing with more, but I believe 10 grams 30 minutes before your workout and 10 grams 30 minutes after is adequate. Also, some only use glutamine on training days, but I suggest using 10 grams on recovery days as well. You never know when you may have to do more work than you counted on - even if it is a rest day.

Here are some additional benefits of glutamine:

• Glutamine indirectly increases the hydration of your muscle cells. This makes it easier for other amino acids and creatine to get into those cells. Contrary to some rumors, glutamine stacks very well with creatine.
• Glutamine boosts the immune system.
• Glutamine increases growth hormone levels.
• Glutamine is responsible for maintaining cellular volume.
• Some alcoholism clinics are using Glutamine because it reduces cravings for alcohol as well as cravings for high carb and sugary foods.

Even without all of these added bonuses, Glutamine is definitely an Essential Supplement. It is finally getting noticed in the various muscle mags as one of the best. Recently, Muscle & Fitness put it in their top ten supplement list as well. Give your muscles the nutritional tools they need to grow! Glutamine is an inexpensive supplement and will go a long way towards furthering your gains. It does not need to be cycled, but as stated before, some take it only on workout days.

With the added popularity of Glutamine, many different delivery methods have also hit the market. While traditional L-Glutamine powder has always been the standard, current research suggests it should be taken on an empty stomach instead of just being dumped into your protein shake. Glutamine Peptides are considered more stable and a great choice if you want to take your glutamine along with a meal or shake. I've listed a few below.

Right now, SciFit has a great deal on L-Glutamine Powder:
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Also, you can get Glutamine Peptides in Powder or Cort Bloc Caps!

To read about our selection of Glutamine, click here.

Click Here to read Part III of the Essential Supplements Series.