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Too much Glutamine?

vinniebonez Posts: 62 Joined: 2003/03/11	2004/03/09, 05:53 PM I do a lot of physical activity and I am continously sore!!! I have started using glutamine and IT DOES WORK. My question is : what is a recommeded dosage of glutamine ? can you take too much.. is it alright to take more on days you are super sore!??
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2004/03/09, 07:08 PM You can probably never take too much L-Glutamine. Take as much as you can afford. It is a conditionally essential amino acid. If the pool is low, the body will rob glutamine from the only source it can, the muscles. -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com
vinniebonez Posts: 62 Joined: 2003/03/11	2004/03/09, 10:33 PM does 20 grams a day sound good.. ?
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2004/03/09, 10:41 PM Easily done. 5 gr. pre training, 5 gr. post training, 5 gr. mid day, and 5 gr. before bed would be great. -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com
dahayz Posts: 794 Joined: 2002/05/08	2004/03/10, 07:27 AM Like bb1 stated, you can't take to much glutamine. In studies, subjects took up to 60 grams/day for extended periods with absolutely no problems.
vinniebonez Posts: 62 Joined: 2003/03/11	2004/03/10, 12:36 PM oh man that is amazing news guys I will post if i notice a difference or not
vinniebonez Posts: 62 Joined: 2003/03/11	2004/03/11, 01:00 PM how much glutamine would you take on a non training day (rest day) ???????????
dahayz Posts: 794 Joined: 2002/05/08	2004/03/11, 01:38 PM I personally would take the same amount (I do now) When you are not training, you are recovering and these are optimal times to place the good proteins, fats, carbs into your thirsty muscles. Don't shy away from supplementation on off days.
soccerpride Posts: 11 Joined: 2003/10/06	2004/03/16, 12:23 PM i just bought some l-glutamine pills, which are 500mg, how many of those should i take a day, or should i get the powder form of glutamine. are they they same thing and the pills are just more powerful or something.
mmaibohm Posts: 1,621 Joined: 2003/09/30	2004/03/16, 12:38 PM The only people who should avoid to much glutamine are diabetics. Our bodys do not process it properly due to impaired insulin function. And can cause a buildup in the eyes of glutamic acid which can help speed up the blindness we can some day face. -------------- I am that which must be feared, worshipped and adored. The world is mine now and forever.No one holds command over me. No man. No god. I am a beast and that is enough.
dahayz Posts: 794 Joined: 2002/05/08	2004/03/16, 01:41 PM The pill form is nowhere near as effective as the powder. You would have to take about 10 pills to equal 1 tsp. of glutamine which is typically 5 grams. Definately go for the powder form.