Glutamine
2K 0 08.11.2018 (last revised: 02.07.2019)
Optimum Nutrition Glutamine Powder is a premium quality nutritional supplement from a reputable sports nutrition manufacturer. It contains glutamine, one of the standard amino acids found in protein. This substance does not belong to essential amino acids, that is, it can be produced in the body.
Sports supplements containing glutamine are used by athletes to accelerate muscle growth and strengthen overall immunity.
Composition and action
The Optimum Nutrition brand cares about the quality of their products, so there is nothing superfluous in the supplements. Glutamine Powder contains the pure amino acid glutamine.
The additive has the following actions:
- strengthens the immune system;
- inhibits catabolic processes, inhibits the production of cortisol;
- shortens the recovery period after training;
- provides the body with energy;
- participates in the processes of protein synthesis in muscle fibers.
Types and compatibility with other products
Optimum Nutrition produces the supplement in a variety of packaging sizes.
| Gram | Servings Per Container | Cost, rubles | Packing photo |
| 150 | 30 | 850-950 |  |
| 300 | 60 | 950-1050 |  |
| 600 | 120 | 1600-1700 |  |
| 1000 | 200 | 2500-2600 |  |
The serving is 5 g. The company also produces glutamine capsules.
Glutamine Powder supplement works well with other sports nutrition products. During the post-workout carbohydrate window, glutamine can be taken along with proteins, gainers, and creatine. Also Glutamine Powder has a pronounced effect when taken together with amino acid complexes, BCAA, whey hydrolyzate.
Admission rules
The manufacturer recommends taking 5 grams of powder (1 serving) once or twice a day. This amount is contained in a full flat teaspoon. To consume Glutamine Powder, dilute a portion of the powder in water or other drinking liquid.
On training days, it is most effective to take the supplement immediately after exercise, with a second serving at night. For better absorption, it is recommended to drink Glutamine Powder on an empty stomach, about half an hour before meals. When the athlete is not exercising, the supplement should be taken in the middle of the day and before bed.
Glutamine is by far one of the most common amino acids used by athletes involved in bodybuilding, powerlifting, CrossFit and similar types of exercise. The high popularity of this supplement is due to the fact that it accelerates metabolic processes in muscle tissues, inhibits catabolic processes after intense and hard workouts.
Such properties of the amino acid have not yet been scientifically confirmed and it is believed that there is no benefit from taking glutamine by athletes.
