Glutamine
supplementGlutamine supports gut and immune health.
Reported Benefits
Glutamine and Carbohydrate Supplementation in Anaerobic Sprint Test
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Healthy subjects performing repeated sprints had increased maximal and minimal power with glutamine plus carbohydrates versus placebo.
Effect of Glutamine Supplementation on Muscle Damage and Performance in Soccer Players
Favano A, et al.
Soccer players supplementing with glutamine peptide and carbohydrates showed 21% longer time and 22% greater distance on intermittent treadmill exercise compared to carbohydrates alone, with reduced perceived exertion.
L-Alanyl-L-Glutamine Improves Performance in Endurance Exercise
Hoffman JR, et al.
L-alanyl-L-glutamine supplementation in healthy athletes improved high-intensity endurance running performance with no differences in muscle damage or inflammation markers.
Glutamine as an Anti-Fatigue Amino Acid in Sports Nutrition.
Legarda-Morgado F, et al.
Review of studies showing glutamine supplementation increased muscle glycogen two hours post-exercise in healthy subjects, reduced muscle damage markers like CK and LDH, attenuated fatigue markers including ammonia, and improved time to exhaustion and perceived exertion when combined with carbohydrates in athletes.
Effects of Glutamine on Weight Training in Healthy Adults
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In 31 healthy adults undergoing six weeks of weight training, glutamine supplementation led to no greater improvements in muscle mass or strength compared to placebo.
L-Alanyl-L-Glutamine Improves Performance in Endurance Exercise
Hoffman JR, et al.
L-alanyl-L-glutamine supplementation in healthy athletes improved high-intensity endurance running performance with no differences in muscle damage or inflammation markers.
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