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Glutam Max - PROACTION

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Glutam Max - PROACTION

Food supplement based on L-Glutamine powder

FORMAT

300 gram jar

COMPOSITION

l-Glutamine soluble powder

Measuring cup: L-Glutamine: 1.75 grams

NOTE: l-glutamine contained in Glutam Max is a Degussa product and meets all the requirements of the Food Chemical Codex, Fourth Edition (National Academy Press, Washington DC 1996).

Product features Glutam Max - PROACTION

L-Glutamine - It is synthesized in various tissues, particularly in the muscular tissue, starting from glutamate and ammonia, in the presence of the enzyme glutamine synthetase. Glutamine is the most abundant free amino acid in the human body.

Defined as a NON ESSENTIAL amino acid, its dietary intake can become indispensable in cases of greater need, which occur during intense training or serious pathological conditions (severe trauma, burns, etc.).

The high plasma concentrations of glutamine fully reflect the key role of this amino acid in human metabolic balance, since it falls:

  • In the transport of amino groups, necessary for protein synthesis;
  • In the transport of amino groups, intended for the elimination in the form of urea;
  • In the synthesis of other amino acids, such as arginine;
  • In the synthesis of powerful antioxidants such as glutathione;
  • In the energetic and excitatory action at the level of the central nervous system;
  • In energy processes, representing a useful source both in the gluconeogenesis process and in the supply of the krebs cycle.
  • In the processes of cell division of cells with rapid turn-over (immune system cells, intestinal cells and hematopoietic stem cells);

Potential benefits for sports use Glutam Max - PROACTION

It is now known that this amino acid is affected by intense physical activity, dropping dramatically following periods of vigorous training. The important drop in glutamine (a source of primary importance for leukocyte survival) inevitably has repercussions on the athlete's state of health, significantly reducing the immune defenses and facilitating the onset of bacterial and viral infections, thus compromising their physical and mental capacities . This condition, along with other more well-known ones, such as chronic fatigue and hormonal deregulation, define a picture known to many sportsmen: overtraining. In this case the glutamine suppementation has been shown to be effective in several studies, increasing leukocyte survival, regulating lymphocyte levels, and protecting the athlete from the attack of pathogenic microorganisms, even if the molecular mechanisms remain to be clarified.

However, glutamine is used in sports with the aim of obtaining other results:

  1. Facilitate recovery : this hypothesis is supported by studies showing an increase in stocks of muscle glycogen by 25% following training with carbohydrate supplementation and 8 g of glutamine. However, this has been followed by other studies that deny these results and show a greater benefit in terms of recovery, with a balanced post-workout meal.
  2. Improving performance: the scientific literature seems to agree in considering the absence of ergogenic effects following the administration of glutamine alone;
  3. Increasing the lean mass : positive results were obtained following association of glutamine with BCAA and carbohydrates.
  4. Reduce the catabolic effects of intense training: the only evidences derive from a study that shows the plasma reduction of the enzyme creatinkinase, in the group treated with glutamine, following physical exercise;
  5. Increase GH secretion : a 1995 study shows a 4-fold increase in GH, compared to the control, after taking 2 grams of glutamine. However, it is necessary to clarify the absence of subsequent confirmations and the fact that intense training can increase the plasma levels of this hormone as much as 20 times, independently of glutamine supplementation.

To this it should be added that a large part of the free glutamine taken orally is metabolized in the intestinal cells, with a consequent lowering of its bioavailability. Studies show that a greater plasma increase in this amino acid can be achieved in overtraining syndromes, simply by introducing 20/30 grams of protein in post-training.

Recommended use by the company - Glutam Max - PROACTION

Dissolve 1 measuring scoop of 1.75g ​​in water or other beverage. Drink once a day or as needed.

Use in sports practice Glutam Max - PROACTION

The scientific literature is still far from defining an optimal dosage of this amino acid, especially for applications in the sports field, which have been discussed.

In common practice very high doses are assumed, which exceed even 20 grams, and which, as far as can be seen from the scientific world, do not seem to be particularly useful. Positive results in terms of post-workout muscle recovery and protective action were obtained with significantly lower dosages, between 2 and 8 grams per day (the same amount that would be obtained for a 70 kg man who consumes 0.8 / 1.6 gr of protein per kg of body weight).

Given the powder formulation, it should be pointed out that solubilization in water or other liquid seems to facilitate the intestinal diffusion mechanism of this amino acid, provided it is consumed quickly by its preparation.

On the basis of little scientific evidence, pre-workout administration could be used to increase the glutamine pull by supplying the muscular one, and in post-training as an adjunct to the anabolic window.

How to optimize your business - Glutam Max - PROACTION

From the various studies emerges as the association of

Glutamine + BCAA + Protein causes an increase in lean mass after weeks of integration and heavy exercise;

Glutamine + carbohydrates, taken in the post-work-out anabolic window, can facilitate glucose uptake and glycogen resynthesis; taken before intermittent training, they seem to improve athletic performance and reduce the feeling of fatigue.

Glutamine + creatine + ribose, does not seem to provide particular benefits in terms of body composition variation.

Glutam Max - PROACTION side effects

Several studies have experimented supplementation with doses of oral glutamine even greater than 20 grams, without registering any particular side effect.

A single long-term study, with athletes taking doses of 28 grams per day for 2 weeks, distributed in 4 different assumptions, showed no side effects.

Precautions for use Glutam Max - PROACTION

The product is contraindicated in cases of renal or hepatic disease, cardiovascular disease and / or hypertension, during pregnancy, during lactation, under 12 years and in adolescents not yet trained.

In the event of prolonged use (over 6/8 weeks), medical advice is required.

This article, elaborated on the critical re-reading of scientific articles, university texts and common practice, is for informational purposes only and is therefore not a medical prescription. It is therefore always necessary to consult your doctor, nutritionist or pharmacist before starting to use any kind of supplement . Further information on the critical analysis of Glutam Max - PROACTION.

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