How do I Build Muscle With Glutamine?

Glutamine is one of eleven amino acids in your body and it can be supplemented with powder capsules of L-glutamine, which can help you build muscle in a relatively short period of time. This is due to the fact that glutamine helps to build tissue, and thus if you have excess glutamine in your body, it should aid muscle tissue growth. As with all products of this kind it is vital to make a conscious effort to find out the safest way to build muscle using glutamine and not endanger your health in the pursuit of ripped muscles.

Things You'll Need

• Glutamine L

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Instructions

• 1

  Purchase an L-glutamine product in powder or capsule form. The capsules can be simply swallowed, and the powder can be mixed with a drink or fitness shake. Ensure that you carefully read the advantages and warnings on each product before choosing which is best for you.

• 2

  Adjust your dosage depending on the guide on the product and advice from your doctor and fitness instructor. Different doses are required for different needs. Tony Schwartz of "Athletic Muscle" advises "at least 20 grams in your post-workout shake, and as high as 40 grams depending on your individual needs."

• 3

  Eat plenty of protein in your diet as well as the glutamine. Food such as steak and excesses such as protein shakes will help to increase the protein in your system. This, combined with the L-glutamine and proper exercise, should ensure muscle growth.

• 4

  Work out at the gym. You will still have to turn the supplemented L-glutamine into muscle, and you should do this by carrying out resistance training, as well as doing cardiovascular work such as jogging to ensure you do not become muscle-bound.