1. What Is It?

Glutamine is a naturally occurring amino acid found in dietary protein.

It can be found in both meat and eggs, in the form of free-from supplements, and in many whey protein and casein protein supplements.

2. What Does It Do?

Glutamine helps your body to recover following physical stress. In particular it helps to alleviate muscle wasting by keeping your body in an anti-catabolic state. This results in the prevention of muscle wasting, especially during phases of fat loss when maintaining muscle if of the upmost importance.

Combined with a sensible diet and workout regime, Glutamine will help you minimize the breakdown of muscle tissue and will assist with keeping a healthy immune system.

3. When Do I Take It?

To take advantage of the anti-catabolic properties of Glutamine, it is best taken around your training session, first thing in the morning and before going to bed. We recommend an efficacious dose is 5 grams per serve.

4. How Long Does It Take To Work?

The effects of Glutamine will be experienced within the first week of use. Users can expect to experience a noticeable decrease in muscle soreness and improved muscle recovery within this timeframe. Consistent use in conjunction with a sensible diet and workout regime will see the physique and performance altering effects of Glutamine within the first 4 weeks of use.

5. How Much Does It Cost?

Glutamine, when sold in pure form, ranges anywhere from $60 per 1kg, right up to $80 per 1kg, depending on the size and quality of the product. Typically, the more Glutamine you buy, or the larger the product size, the better value for money it will become.

Based on an average price of $70 per 1kg, and based on five 5g serve per day, supplementing with Glutamine will typically cost around $50 per month.