Glutamine side effects
Glutamine, one of the twenty special amino acids that have been encoded by the standard genetic code, is also one of the most common amino acids that occur naturally in the human body. It makes up more than sixty percent of the skeletal muscle tissue, and is fuel for both the digestive tract and the immune system, while also playing a pivotal role in responsibly conducting nitrogen to muscles around the body. High concentrations of Glutamine are especially available in the brain, the gut lining, the lungs, the heart, the kidney, the liver, and the muscles. In short, no human body can survive without this vital amino acid; in fact most bodybuilders and athletes use it as a supplement to enhance their performance or to strengthen themselves physically. Glutamine can be found in protein powders (mostly favored by the likes of athletes, weightlifters, and bodybuilders); and is also rich in other high-protein foods including fish, red meat, beans, poultry and dairy products.
While the human body does not take well to anything taken in excess, however useful it might be, studies regarding the side effects of excess Glutamine use have even churned out inconclusive results. Still, it’s safe to say that it’s never a good idea to take high doses, and it has been proved that excess use might lead to an an upset stomach, if nothing else.
It is now widely believed that since Glutamine occurs naturally in the human body, supplementing a diet with the amino acid comes free of any major health risks or adverse side effects, as long as it’s done in low doses. In fact, it is mostly encouraged; Glutamine deficiency is so common in our day, that medical practitioners check for Glutamine deficiency as one of the primary tests when searching for clues in patients with symptoms of chronic illnesses or dysfunction in cognitive functioning and mood swings.
Nevertheless, it’s important to understand that anybody thinking of starting a regimen including Glutamine supplements should consult a physician or nutritionist first; especially those suffering from either Type I or Type II diabetes since they are usually advised to exercise extreme caution with respect to Glutamine powders or supplements. This is mainly because surplus amounts of Glutamine in the human body are broken down by the liver and the kidneys for the production of glucose.
Aside from being used as a diet supplement by bodybuilders and athletes, Glutamine has been deemed effective in treating muscle cramps or pain in the elderly. It can also speed up the Krebs Cycle and aid in weight loss while retaining muscle mass. However, the principle use of Glutamine is still the replenishment of the body’s stores of amino acids; which is why supplementation is considered particularly healthy after strenuous exercise or long workouts. Furthermore, people suffering from any kind of physical trauma, immune deficiencies, or cancer also tend to find Glutamine very helpful.
Thus, as the article suggests, Glumatine use (in a controlled manner) has many favorable effects, yet most often comes free of any adverse side effects; which is why it’s become such a popular fixture on the market for health supplements.
As for L-Glutamine side effects, they are exactly the same as normal glutamine side effects
20061129 5:25 am
I agree that glutamine is a great supplement and I actually noticed a difference once I started taking it. I seemed to recover faster from workouts and even gained a bit more muscle. Thanks for the great article.
20070406 4:07 pm
I am 17/m working out and im not sure if i am taking excess amounts of glutamine but i supplement with glutamine almost about 3 to 4 times a day in 500ml water with 5 grams or glutamine and i also use other protein supplements n multivitamines etc.
but i just wanted to know if taking in this much doses of glutmine is fine or if there are any side effects if i take more.
20070503 6:54 am
hmmm…oh welll, learned new thing again….
20080406 12:01 am
im takin glutamin rite before i go to sleep. nothin bothers me.
-Johny
20080413 3:21 pm
dhav!
so what u want to say that u take 15-20 gramms of glutamine everyday???
i think its too much.
i believe that normal dose of glutamine is 5-10
1st 5gramms you take after u work out and another 5 gramms before you go to sleep.
20080503 12:25 am
shut up
20080526 8:02 pm
Persons with diabetes should keep their blood sugar at a healthy level to prevent or slow down diabetes problems. Ask your doctor or diabetes teacher what a healthy blood sugar level is for you. Your blood sugar can get too high if you eat too much. If your blood sugar becomes too high, you can get sick. Your blood sugar can also go too high if you do not take the right amount of diabetes medicine. Diabetes Symptom at http://diets-diabetes.blogspot.com
20080624 11:25 am
Did anyone find out if taking OVER 20,000 mg is dangerous? If so, what are the side effects? I don’t see an answer and would love to know.
20080716 10:47 am
hi , I wanna know how much to use glutamine and whey protein not to see side effect and really there is no side effect in these???
20080724 3:29 pm
reply to ali.
take a gram or 2 of protein per pound of body weight and 5 grams l glutamine after work out, and then five grams l glutamine before bed, it also helps to take a casien based protein before bed, so as to release throughout the night.
20080724 11:31 pm
Hi, I am interested to know if anyone with type 1 or type 2 diabetes using glutimine and/or creatine ethyl ester cee,have any positive or negative effects?Thank for all responses.
20080728 5:27 am
i just started taking glutamine
and on the lable it says to take 1-2 scoop (5-10g)
2-3 times today, and i see that on here u are saying only to take
like 10g a day
so what should i do?
20080915 2:27 am
Uh , I have 5 grams every 4 hours. I am stronger now, too many erections though.
20081204 8:55 pm
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20090303 7:05 pm
I was just wondering who wrote this article?
20090320 8:21 pm
I just started taking the Glutamine powder, and in the middle of a really hardcore week at the gym and I couldn’t have started at a better time! The day I got it I was fatigued and sore which I haven’t felt for quite a while…well I gotta say the difference was almost instant…I mean I was really fatigued! Took it in the car soon after I bought it with some muscle milk…a few hours later….I felt normal again!!! The soreness wasn’t 100% gone…it was more like 90% gone which is still a-friggin-mazing…But the fatigue subsided…I fully recomend it if u go hard at the gym…was back in the gym the next day ready to go again with GUSTO! NOW, the directions say to take a teaspoon 4500mg (4.5grams) daily…I been taking one in the morning after my A.M. Perfect Pushups and Pullups with my weight gainer protien shake and another after my regular workouts after work totaling to 9 grams a day…I HAVE had an upset stomach like this so I am going to try half a tsp. twice daily instead to see if it helps…gotta be careful cuz Glutamine is in foods AND protien powders…so testing with precision is called for as with anything else having to do with ur body.
20090411 3:48 am
I started back in the gym after shoulder surgery and not exercising for 2+ years. I struggled with 130 lbs on the bench press. I started using a liquid Creatine/Glutamine supplement about 2 times a week before my workouts. I exercised 3 times a week and within 2 1/2 months, I gained 10 lbs and my bench jumped to 310!!!! I was working out longer, harder, and stepping out of the gym nice and pumped. There didn’t seem to be any side effects and I loved the new body! When you’re over 40 and strong, it really was a personal boost in confidence. I tried a couple other supplements, but they didn’t produce results and also jacked-up my heart rate quite a bit.
I love my liquid blend in a small bottle w/ an eye-dropper dispenser and have NO plans to use anything else. See you in the gym!
20090521 12:55 pm
I have up till now only been using the glutamine provided in protien powders only, but have found two full bottles in my cupboard.From what I hear it can only do good so I will try it in the morning ,afternoon,after gym and lastly before bed.If you dont hear from me again it has probably killed me,but I doubt it Ha ha ha.I will give it a full hearted try as fatigue is a big problem in my life as a result of training.I hope it works !!!!!!!!
20090608 6:28 am
I had read your article,it is pretty nice,thank u.
20090611 7:34 am
Nothing’s wrong with taking 15-20 grams of Glutamine (L-Glutamine) daily. I already have 5 grams of it per scoop since it’s made with my Whey Protein. I’ve recently started to take additionally 5 grams of Glutamine before bedtime.
Cheers.