Glutamine is the most common amino acid found in muscle tissue. It is involved in protein synthesis and plays a pivotal role in the body’s nitrogen balance, provides fuel for the immune system, and helps maintain proper intestinal function. Although the body can produce glutamine, athletes at times require more than the body can naturally produce. Intense exercise and muscular fatigue deplete glutamine stores which directly affects recovery time and your overall immune system function.
Supplementing glutamine ensures that you have adequate stores for intense levels of exercise. This aids performance by ramping up protein synthesis leading to greater recovery speed and a higher yield of protein synthesis or muscle tissue.
However, the benefits don't stop there! Glutamine when added to a weight loss stack can be extremely helpful due to its ability to prevent excessive muscle breakdown during a calorie deficit or weight loss phase.
