Description:
GL-3 Glutamine 1200 grams from AST.
GL3, 2-Aminoglutaramic Acid, is a pure L-Glutamine supplement in crystalline powder form. Glutamine
has become more prominent as new studies reveal its unique contribution to protein synthesis
(muscle growth), anti-proteolytic (prevents muscle tissue breakdown) functions and growth hormone
elevating effects.
Glutamine provides a critical link in muscle metabolism not shared by any other single amino acid, and GL3
makes utilizing glutamine a realistic and effective endeavor. GL3 is pure, pharmaceutical grade L-Glutamine in
an odorless and tasteless powder.
Glutamine is the most abundant single amino acid in the blood and in the intracellular free amino acid pool
(most abundant amino acid in muscle tissue). It comprises 61% of the amino acid pool in skeletal muscle.
Glutamine’s unique structure, containing two nitrogen side chains, consists of 19% nitrogen - making it the
primary transporter of nitrogen into the muscle cell. In fact, glutamine alone is responsible for 35% of
the nitrogen that gets into the muscle cell. Glutamine literally drives muscle building nitrogen into
the muscle cell where it is synthesized for growth.
Glutamine concentrations fall markedly after training and remain low until complete recovery. What this means
is, the very rigors of weight training “leak” nitrogen carrying glutamine from muscle tissue. This fall in glutamine
is catabolic to muscle tissue - “The Training Paradox”. Supplementing with glutamine spares free glutamine in
muscle tissue, counteracts the fall in muscle protein synthesis, and improves nitrogen balance. Glutamine
overcomes “The Training Paradox”.
You train with weights to build muscle. The more intensely you train, and the heavier the overload you subject
your muscles to, the greater the growth response will be.
Glutamine is a key factor in muscle growth, and controlling the “skeletal muscle/whole body
glutamine gradient” is critical in maintaining and building muscle tissue. The higher the muscle
glutamine levels you can maintain, the less chance you have of falling into catabolism and the faster muscle
will grow. But now there is more . . .
We all know growth hormone is an important anabolic hormone. The most important anabolic hormone! It
regulates the metabolic processes (including protein synthesis) in almost all tissues throughout the human
lifespan. Growth hormone provokes several anabolic actions on skeletal muscle: the uptake of glucose and
amino acids, activation of muscle protein synthesis, suppression of muscle protein catabolism, and the
utilization of body fat for energy.
Glutamine - Product Comparison
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 2 Teaspoons
Servings Per Container: 120 |
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L-Glutamine |
10 |
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| *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. |
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Ingredients: Pure HPLC Certified and Laboratory Tested L-Glutamine powder.
Suggested use:
Mix 2 teaspoons (10 grams) in 8 to 12 oz. of water or juice. Drink 1 serving 30 minutes before training and 1 serving 30 minutes after training.
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