The Role Of L-Glutamine In Building Muscle

L-glutamine remains the supplement of choice for many bodybuilders. It is a free form amino acid that can be found naturally in beans, meat, fish, poultry and dairy products. It is also an important component of protein powders and is one of the twenty non-essential amino acids found in the body.

It is widespread throughout the body and plays an important role in protein metabolism. From a bodybuilder's perspective, glutamine's strength is its ability to reduce the amount of muscle deterioration that occurs as a result of intense physical workouts. Failure to replace the high levels of glutamine consumed during intense exercise could result in greater susceptibility to illness due to a weakening of the immune system. In addition, glutamine stolen from the muscles to maintain the immune system must be replaced to keep those muscles building.

Bodybuilders can benefit from taking 10 grams of l-glutamine each day, preferably taken post-workout to enhance its recuperative effects. As a nutrient that occurs naturally in the body glutamine is safe to take although ingesting excessive amounts could cause an upset stomach.

You can find out more about l-glutamine and other useful bodybuilding supplements by visiting the site listed below.

Richard Mitchell is the creator of the bodybuildingadvisor.com website that provides guidance and information to athletes at all levels of bodybuilding experience. Go to Glutamine Supplements to learn more about the issues covered in this article.

---

Know Your Muscle Building Exercises - The Chest

Every bodybuilder and weight trainer will have his or her... Read More

The Biggest Muscle Mass Gain Myths Exposed

Performing low repetition/heavy weight workouts will enable you to build... Read More

Exercise The Right Way - The Decline Dumbbell Bench Press

Other articles in this series looked at a number of... Read More

A Very Simple Program Anybody Can Follow To Gain MASS

Until I started following a routine to eat, my gains... Read More

Weight Gain Myths

The vast majority of myths about weight gain are mostly... Read More

Exercise The Right Way - The Triceps Pushdown

Other articles in this series looked at a number of... Read More

Real Muscle Real Fast!

Adding muscle seems to be a mystery to most, yet... Read More

8 Tips To Building Your Dream Body

Just like routines, this document is not intended to be... Read More

Muscle On The Brain

"A six-week cycle's gonna cost ya $170, lady -- you... Read More

Building Better Biceps

Two of the nine pivot points - those stunning body... Read More

Follow the Path of MOST Resistance! Why Weight Training Is The Fast Track To Sculpting Your Body

Resistance is NOT futile! When it comes to changing your... Read More

Overcoming Fears And Unproductive Thinking

You might sometimes wonder whether your dedication and sacrifice will... Read More

The Importance Of Creatine In Building Lean Muscle

Creatine monohydrate can rightly lay claim to being the most... Read More

Celebrity Personal Trainers

Personal Trainer to the Stars!!Celebrity Personal Trainers!!Who are these amazing... Read More

How Long Should You Rest Between Muscle Building Sessions?

In an earlier article we concluded that muscles must be... Read More

Protein or Carbohydrates?

This has got to be the biggest controversy in modern... Read More

Can Growth Hormone Boosters Enhance Muscle Growth?

Many experts feel that supplementation with growth hormones offers exciting... Read More

Waist Your Breath - Breathing For A Thinner Waist

The crunch exercise is the backbone of abdominal training. It... Read More

Exercise The Right Way - The Vertical Chest Press

Other articles in this series looked at a number of... Read More

What Causes Muscle Growth?

In order for muscles to grow, three things are required:... Read More

Sneak a Little Intensity into Your Workout

You know you're on autopilot during your workouts when, halfway... Read More

Are You Over Training in the Gym?

Every set was taken to positive failure, with three or... Read More

The Role Of L-Glutamine In Building Muscle

L-glutamine remains the supplement of choice for many bodybuilders. It... Read More

Bodybuilding Sins That Cause Back Pain and Missed Workouts: Part 5

Welcome to article number five in our 5-part series "Bodybuilding... Read More

Exercise The Right Way - The Back Squat

Other articles in this series looked at a number of... Read More

Know Your Muscles - The Lower Body

Becoming familiar with the muscles that make up your body... Read More

Make Sure To Rest For Muscle Growth

One of the best pieces of exercise advice is to... Read More

Exercise The Right Way - Dumbbell Lunges

Other articles in this series looked at a number of... Read More

How to Gain Weight and Build More Muscle Mass

In the health, fitness, and nutrition world, achieving optimal or... Read More

Ab Sculpting Exercise - One Of The Most Productive Exercises For Your Abs That Is Hardly Ever Used

Before I talk about one of the most productive and... Read More

Bodybuilding: Effective Ways To Handling Criticism

It's important to set the way we'll respond to different... Read More

Exercise The Right Way - The Wrist Extension

Other articles in this series looked at a number of... Read More

Exercise The Right Way - The Seated Row

Other articles in this series looked at a number of... Read More