Glutamine Concept

Description

Glutamine concept from Mega Plus is a food supplement that facilitates the recovery of glycogen and promotes protein synthesis.

What is L-Glutamine?

L-glutamine is a non-essential amino acid that can be synthesized in the body from other amino acids such as valine, isoleucine or glutamic acid. However, it is considered a "conditioned essential amino acid" or semi-essential since in some conditions (stress, trauma, infection, intense training, etc.) its consumption is higher than its synthesis: the body demands so much glutamine that this is not able to synthesize it in sufficient quantity.

Benefits of a glutamine supplement

Glutamine can contribute to the recovery of muscle glycogen after periods of training, once glycogen stores have been reduced or depleted. In various studies it has been found that the intake of glutamine and glucose polymers promotes the accumulation of glycogen in the liver and muscle. Specifically, it was observed that blood glucose levels increased greatly after the ingestion of glutamine alone and the glucose polymer.

A supplementation with glutamine favors protein synthesis and prevents muscle catabolism in situations of oxidative stress.

Guideline for correct glutamine supplementation

• An intake of 5 to 10 g on an empty stomach during the first week.
• The second and third week, a second dose of 5-10g will be taken 90 minutes after training.
• From the third week on, another 5 gram extra dose will be taken before bedtime.

1 gram of glutamine is recommended for every 10 kg of body weight. For example, for a person weighing 80 kg, the first week you should take 8 grams of glutamine, the next 2 weeks 16 grams and lastly 21 grams.

The intake of 25 g per day should not be exceeded since the body cannot metabolize a greater quantity.

How to take Glutamine Concept?

5 g per day: dissolve the contents of the measuring spoon in a glass of water.

Precautions

L-glutamine should not be consumed before training as it would be used as an energy source. Once finished, take to slow down protein breakdown and facilitate muscle protein synthesis

Composition of Glutamine Concept

Glutamine (99.3%), sweetener (sucralose), anti-caking agent (silicon dioxide).