Faster recovery and more muscle mass?
L-Glutamine is a semi-essential amino acid that plays a key role in the anabolism of protein in your body, which is essential for muscle repair and building. During intense exercise, your muscle cells require large amounts of glutamine.
Studies* have shown that taking glutamine supplements after intense exercise can increase levels of muscle glycogen, which is the main source of energy for muscle activity. Glutamine may also help reduce muscle soreness and muscle damage after exercise.
Another mechanism by which glutamine may help with muscle recovery is by reducing inflammation. Intense exercise can lead to inflammation in the muscles, which can lead to muscle pain and muscle damage. Glutamine can help reduce inflammation and thus shorten muscle recovery time.
However, it is important to note that the effects of glutamine supplements on muscle recovery are still under investigation and more studies are needed to confirm these effects. In addition, the dosage and timing of glutamine supplements can affect results.
Boost your immune system!
There are also studies that have examined the effects of glutamine supplements on immune function in athletes. A study published in the "International Journal of Sports Medicine" in 1998 found that glutamine supplements improved immune response and reduced the risk of infections in trained athletes.
* published in the journal "International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism" in 2008.
*published in the journal "Journal of Applied Physiology" in 1995
