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Sports Supplements
 Glutamine is considered by most athletes to be an essential part of their nutritional program.
While not an essential amino acid, Glutamine is considered “conditionally essential.” This means that additional Glutamine is necessary during periods of stress (such as intense weight training and exercise). Glutamine comprises over 60% of the free intracellular amino acid pool, while BCAA’s comprise just over 8% of the pool. In a catabolic state, Glutamine is the first amino acid used to correct that de ciency. BCAA’s (comprising over 30% of total muscle) are de-branched from skeletal muscle, and resulting molecules are used to synthesize Glutamine.
What does Glutamine do?
Glutamine increases synthesis, along with inhibiting cortisol induced protein degradation and stimulating glycogen synthesis. These are the actions which make Glutamine both anabolic and anticatabolic. Glutamine plays many other important roles in the body. It strengthens the immune system, may aid in the prevention of cancer, helps correct acidosis, gets rid of ammonia from the brain, transports nitrogen, preserves blood pH levels, promotes mental ability, a healthy digestive tract, and can also enhance Creatine absorption. Studies have also shown that an oral dose of 2 grams of Glutamine increases Growth Hormone (GH) levels signi cantly. GH is a powerful fat burner, and also increases lean body mass.
Why use Glutamine when weight training?
Glutamine plays an important part in your body by aiding recovery of muscle cells, preventing muscle breakdown, and increases nitrogen retention so that a positive nitrogen balance may be sustained for longer periods. Intense weight training and exercise has been shown to uniformly decrease Glutamine levels by more than 50%, taking several hours to return to normal. While rebuilding Glutamine levels, your body is breaking down muscle in order to synthesize Glutamine. In athletes, Glutamine has been used as a marker to indicate over training. In this condition, research shows Glutamine levels are signi cantly reduced, taking up to a month to return baseline. Meanwhile, skeletal muscle is being compromised. During lower Glutamine levels, athletes have increased susceptibility to infection, resulting from impaired immune functions.
How to use Glutamine for maximum results.
Glutamine supplementation is best used on an empty stomach with a non-acidic carbohydrate source (about 40 grams). Acidic sources (orange juice), may destroy the Glutamine. Studies have shown that a minimum of 10 grams a day is needed in order for a su cient amount to reach the blood stream. Basically, the more you take the better. Suggested Use: 1 teaspoon after workout, 1 teaspoon before bed. |
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Creatine with Beta Alanine |
 The #1 bodybuilding supplement just got better!
Creatine monohydrate in recent studies has proved to consistently improve muscular performance. Lately there has been a deluge of different Creatine products on the market but the only Creatine to be actually tested to improve strength training is monohydrate.
Now J. G. Ross has improved on this fantastic supplement with the addition of Beta Alanine. Beta Alanine is a naturally occurring di-peptide that boosts carnosine which in turn buffers lactic acid enabling you to train harder and longer Beta Alanine is also a powerful free radical scavenger.
The fusion of these two products will result in more muscle and strength gains than Creatine without Beta Alanine. Blast through your training plateaus and achieve real gains in strength and muscularity. |
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