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Originally Posted by john_slide
i think glutamine is a smart choice, read good things about it, but since i'm off creatine for a month because of cycling, i thought i'd try some stuff out.
much thanks fellas.
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There are many posts on why glutamine is not a good money investment.
Glutamine and Tribulus
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Originally Posted by big'r
Great workouts? Strange since glutamine does NOT increase performance.
My recommandations (bases on actual SCIENCE, not theory) are: Do not use it!
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Since glutamine does not increase protein synthesis (Unless you're in severely catabolic conditions, and even then glutamine was compared to saline or glycine.... Now that's some serious comparising.).
Since glutamine does not increase protein synthesis at all when added to your pre/post workout shake.
Since glutamine does not decrease protein degration more than carbs.
Since only a small part reaches the muscles.
Since muscle protein does not consist 70% of glutamine.
Since elevation of only 1 hormone (GH) means nothing when not all other variables are checked.
Since BCAAs/carbs have a glutamine sparing effect.
Since 6 g essential amino acids increase protein synthesis similar to 70 g glutamine.
Stay away from it.
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Also pub med says glutamine has no effect on body builders. The thread is gone so I can't find it but don't waste your money on that.