Important For Overall Health, Athletics, And Building/Maintaining Muscle
Tissue.
Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the body, comprising more than
60% of the free amino acid pool in skeletal muscle and more than 20% of total
circulating amino acids. This conditionally essential amino acid is extremely
important in overall health, athletics and in building and maintaining muscle.
For example, hormones destructive to muscle and brain tissue such as cortisol
are released at times of stress and increase the demand for free glutamine.
And, during conditions of calorie restriction or dieting glutamine and BCAA's
act to stave off catabolic hormones and prevent muscle wasting.
The majority of nitrogen lost from calorie restriction and dieting occurs when
levels of glutamine in the body are insufficient. Therefore, glutamine supplementation
can be used to reverse this condition by promoting nitrogen retention and preventing
muscle loss and immune system down regulation. Supplementation of this amino
acid can also markedly improve testosterone to cortisol ratios and thus, potentially
increase muscle mass. Additionally, glutamine can also increase anabolism (muscle
building) by increasing muscle cell volume.
Just two grams of glutamine has been shown in research studies to increase
growth hormone levels by over 400% and also repair and maintain the integrity
of the intestines and even have a 92% cure rate of ulcers within four weeks
of use.
Research indicates that the metabolic requirement for glutamine is greatly
increased during times of stress such as fasting, illness, injury and/or intense
athletic training. Further, the immune system depends on glutamine as a primary
fuel source and consequently, the demand for this amino acid increases during
periods of immunological stress.
It is important for consumers to note that in purchasing a glutamine supplement,
quality should be considered over price. Cheaply priced glutamine is generally
indicative of low quality raw materials used in the manufacturing process. With
Ultra Pure Glutamine by VPX, you can be assured that you are getting the highest
quality free form glutamine available.
Supplement Facts:
Serving Size: 1 Teaspoon (4.5g)
Servings Per Container: 155
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 18
Calories from Fat: 0g
Total Fat: 0g
Total Carbohydrates: 0g
Protein 4g
Ingredients:
Pure L-Glutamine Amino Acid Powder.
Directions: Mix one teaspoon of Ultra Pure Glutamine with 8oz. of water or
your favorite beverage. This supplement can also be taken on an empty stomach
prior to retiring to significantly increase Growth Hormone output. Another option
for Ultra Pure Glutamine is to consume this amino acid along with Micellean
Protein after any type of athletic event or resistance training. For best results
use two or three servings daily including non-training days. The Ultra Pure
Glutamine/Micellean supplement strategy should always be utilized 30 minutes
prior to resistance training and 20 minutes following an intense workout.