Description:
Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the body and is involved in many metabolic processes. Skeletal muscles are the primary sites of glutamine concentration. There is an increased demand for glutamine during stress associated with exercise, illness or trauma. Glutamine also serves as a fuel source for intestinal mucosal cells and nucleotide synthesis by lymphocytes. Glutamine actually increases the glycogen synthesized in the liver and muscle, leading to larger, fuller muscles. Athletes can look forward to enhanced rates of muscle growth and surprisingly quick recuperation following intensive workouts.