L-Glutamine

Supplement Name: L-Glutamine
Introduction:
L-Glutamine the most abundant amino acid in muscle cells. It is released from the muscle during times of stress (such as hard weight training workouts) and dieting. This amino acid not only has been shown to be a great anti-catabolic agent (protects the muscle from the catabolic activities of the hormone cortisol), to be a contributor to muscle cell volume, and to have immune system enhancing properties .

Key Benefits:
Regulation of protein synthesis (this is one of the ways in which steroids exert their muscle building effects).Accelerating glycogen synthesis after a workout. Sparing the use of the glycogen stored in the muscle cell (recall that the glycogen stored in the muscle cell is what gives the cell the healthy volume and firmness that you seek). Faster recuperation from weight training workouts.

Cons:
Glutamine may cause slight stomach discomforts when taken straight in the powdered form.

Suggested Serving Size:
Start with a low dosage (such as only 3 grams a day) in order to assess your tolerance. From there you can build up to 10-15 grams split in 2-3 servings per day (1 in the morning, 1 after the workout and another one before bed). I would reserve the highest dosage schedule for periods of extremely hard training such as pre-contest training.

Brands:
Prolab, EAS, Champion Nutrition, Beverly International, Met-Rx, Labrada