Product description:
Glutamine is a proven dietary supplement that significantly boosts growth hormone levels in blood plasma, supports the immune system, and speeds up post-exercise recovery.
Study:
In a scientific experiment, 9 participants received 2 g of glutamine within 45 minutes after a light breakfast. Within 30 minutes, growth hormone levels in the plasma increased by 430% and returned to baseline after 90 minutes.
Recommended intake
For growth hormone boost: 2–5 g per serving, 5–6 times a day between meals. The last serving should be taken before bedtime, as growth hormone is naturally released during sleep.
For preventing overtraining: take before and after workouts, and before sleep.
Dosage: generally 5–10 g before and after training, plus 5–10 g before bedtime. On low-carb diets, the dosage can be increased, especially in post-workout shakes.
General guideline: around 1 g of glutamine per 1 kg of body weight.
Additional benefits
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Increases muscle glycogen stores by 16% when taken after training.
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Large doses (up to 30 g taken 30 minutes before training) may contribute to muscle mass gains.
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Reduces muscle soreness and virtually eliminates delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), which usually peaks 48 hours post-workout.
Precautions
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Large single doses may cause nausea or stomach discomfort. Start with smaller amounts and increase gradually.
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With high-dose use (30 g before or during training and 15 g after), muscle soreness is almost absent, and workouts feel easier.
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Listen to your body: if you experience severe discomfort after 30 g, reduce the dose.