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Its increased bioactivity has been observed in glucocorticoid-induced hypercatabolism and is associated with several pathologies characterized by marked skeletal muscle depletion.*[15] Glutamine is thought to have ergogenic effects through its influences on fluid and electrolyte uptake, glutamine pool repletion after intense training, stimulation of muscle glycogen synthesis, and ability to increase growth hormone levels.[16-18] While ergogenic effects are supported from a biochemical standpoint, more definitive studies are needed.* Directions Take one scoop daily, mixed with plain water, on an empty stomach, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner
[DOI] [PubMed] [Google Scholar] 1285.Tran MH, Yamada K, Nakajima A, Mizuno M, He J, Kamei H, Nabeshima T
Regulation of the system x-C cystine/glutamate exchanger by intracellular glutathione levels in rat astrocyte primary cultures