{"id":3120,"date":"2026-04-12T18:20:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T16:20:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/?p=3120"},"modified":"2026-04-12T20:43:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T18:43:07","slug":"glutamine-taking-amino-acids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/glutamine-taking-amino-acids\/","title":{"rendered":"Glutamine, benefits of taking the amino acid supplement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Glutamine<\/strong> is an amino acid that you can use to increase muscle mass. It is an anti-catabolic substance that prevents the breakdown of proteins and helps reduce the amount of them you need to consume to increase muscle volume. It may be useful in the development of different sports such as bodybuilding, weightlifting, and others in which improving the body&#8217;s muscle mass percentage provides advantages, such as powerlifting, CrossFit, and triathlon.<br \/>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_white no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Glutamine-benefits\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> Glutamine benefits<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Is-taking-glutamine-necessary\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> Is taking glutamine necessary?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Relationship-with-glutamic-acid\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> Relationship with glutamic acid<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Glutamine-supplement-or-natural\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> Glutamine supplement or natural<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How-to-take-glutamine\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">5<\/span> How to take glutamine<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Does-it-make-you-gain-weight\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">6<\/span> Does it make you gain weight?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#BCAA-plus-glutamine\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">7<\/span> BCAA plus glutamine<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Side-effects\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">8<\/span> Side effects<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Contraindications\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">9<\/span> Contraindications<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Glutamine-and-creatine\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">10<\/span> Glutamine and creatine<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Buying-glutamine-yes-or-no8230\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">11<\/span> Buying glutamine, yes or no&#8230;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><aside class=\"adsini\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><!-- ah_inicio_articulo --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle ah-inicio-articulo\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9582652217436894\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"2508209597\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/script><\/aside>\n<h2><span id=\"Glutamine-benefits\">Glutamine benefits<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When athletic performance increases and there is physical stress, the body needs a greater amount of <em>essential<\/em> and <em>non-essential nutrients<\/em> in order to maintain performance without destroying muscle fibers. This is one of the reasons why you need to learn <strong>how to take glutamine<\/strong> to prevent the body from drawing on its reserves and destroying part of the muscle that is so hard to gain.<\/p>\n<p>By consuming a greater amount of this non-essential amino acid through supplements, that is, one that the body produces on its own, its level in plasma increases. In principle, it is not necessary to take glutamine capsules to have it available in the body, but in certain moments, when there is greater muscle work, it may be good to increase the daily dose.<\/p>\n<p>The benefits of taking glutamine help slow catabolization, or muscle catabolism. Muscle and lean mass are preserved during exertion and overnight. There is no destruction of the fibers that make them up. In addition, it also provides <strong>glutamine benefits<\/strong> for:<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-100138 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/glutamine-chemical-symbol.jpg\" alt=\"Glutamine chemical symbol\" width=\"336\" height=\"280\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Improving glycogen stores.<\/li>\n<li>Stimulating the production of growth hormone.<\/li>\n<li>Strengthening the body&#8217;s defenses.<\/li>\n<li>Preventing catabolism.<\/li>\n<li>Producing anabolic effects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Glycogen levels, hormone production, and anabolic or anabolizing effects are essential when it comes to building muscle and promoting proper maintenance.<\/p>\n<p>It is also very important, in order to maintain physical condition and proper health, to strengthen the body&#8217;s defenses. And this is also where it has its properties and benefits. The human immune system needs the <strong>amino acid glutamine<\/strong> to supply itself with energy. Cells use it as a source of energy, and when <strong>l-glutamine<\/strong> levels, the active form, decrease, the body&#8217;s defenses also decline. People who follow a supplementation regimen improve the body&#8217;s response to drops after training.<\/p>\n<p>It should be noted that in this regard there are contradictory studies, that is, some indicate that it does affect the immune system and others do not find data that scientifically support it. However, although there are some doubts in this regard, it is clear that it helps prevent a decrease in the amount available to the body.<\/p><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><center><aside class=\"ads2\"><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9582652217436894\" data-ad-slot=\"1797353553\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/script><\/aside><\/center><div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Is-taking-glutamine-necessary\">Is taking glutamine necessary?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-100139 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/taking-glutamine-amino-acid.jpg\" alt=\"Taking glutamine amino acid\" width=\"336\" height=\"280\" title=\"\">Most people never need to increase their protein intake as long as they follow a rich and balanced diet. Only certain people do: high-performance athletes or individuals who have low protein levels due to a specific condition, deficiencies caused by an illness, or simply because the physical demands of their sport are very high.<\/p>\n<p>The higher the level of training, the greater the physical stress. Once a certain workload is exceeded, it may be beneficial <strong>to take glutamine<\/strong> in the following cases:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"lstnoicon\">\n<li>High-performance athletes with a routine of 5 or 6 days per week.<\/li>\n<li>People with a high level of muscle exertion.<\/li>\n<li>Low-protein diet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span id=\"Relationship-with-glutamic-acid\">Relationship with glutamic acid<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This acid can be transformed inside the body into the amino acid glutamine. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/glutamic-acid\/\">Glutamic acid<\/a> has different functions in metabolism and human health, among which it is worth highlighting its role in protein formation, providing support to the immune system, and improving liver balance through the urea cycle.<\/p><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><center><!-- ah_3_ads --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9582652217436894\" data-ad-slot=\"7212672277\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/script><\/aside><\/center><div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<p>Since there is a direct relationship among glutamic acid, glutamine, and amino acids, it is useful to understand how they are related.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Glutamine-supplement-or-natural\">Glutamine supplement or natural<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-100140 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/glutamine-supplement.jpg\" alt=\"Glutamine supplement\" width=\"720\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/glutamine-supplement.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/glutamine-supplement-336x205.jpg 336w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" title=\"\">It has been shown that balancing the amount of glutamine in plasma prevents muscle fibers from being consumed when you train hard. It increases the replenishment of muscle glycogen and post-workout protein synthesis. Some foods such as meat and fish are very rich in glutamine, so it is advisable to be generous with these types of fresh products before starting <strong>to take glutamine as a supplement<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Likewise, it may interest you to know that other foods that contain large amounts of it are poultry and dairy products. Although it should be mentioned that, while they contain a good percentage of this substance, ideal for the vast majority of people, those seeking to increase muscle mass need to use a glutamine supplement. This has a higher concentration than food because it is made specifically to improve the physical condition of the person who buys it and adds it to their diet.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"How-to-take-glutamine\">How to take glutamine<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are different times when it may be beneficial to take it. Depending on the type of benefit you want to achieve, you should know how to take glutamine. Let us look at what time of day you can take it and the properties and benefits you get from taking it.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>To burn fat:<\/strong> it should be taken on an empty stomach before exercising. The body&#8217;s natural catabolic effect will be slowed down, that is, the reduction and oxidation of muscle, which is what we want to keep intact and even improve. Take 5 grams on an empty stomach.<\/li>\n<li><strong>To define muscles:<\/strong> add it to meals. People who follow this routine should have a low body fat index. Take between 3 and 5 grams with meals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>To improve athletic performance:<\/strong> it prevents muscle breakdown and provides more energy to carry out training or competition. It is usually recommended to combine it with leucine, 5 g before training.<\/li>\n<li><strong>To gain muscle:<\/strong> take it to promote muscle growth after training. For this purpose, it should be taken right before training (5 g), during training (5 to 10 g), and at the end of the session (5 g).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Another way to increase muscle mass<\/strong> is to take it right before going to sleep. With a dose of 5 grams, the catabolism that occurs during the night after intense exertion can be slowed down. L-glutamine can be used together with melatonin or 5-HTP.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is very important to follow the timing of intake and the dose according to the results you expect. The <strong>benefits of the amino acid glutamine<\/strong> depend to a great extent on this.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Does-it-make-you-gain-weight\">Does it make you gain weight?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The fact that it may help improve body composition does not mean that the weight gain is fat, but quite the opposite. Many people wonder whether glutamine makes you gain weight.<\/p>\n<p><em>No, taking a glutamine supplement does not make you gain weight.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>But if you gain muscle mass, you weigh more, that is, there is an increase in what the scale shows. Muscle has a higher density than fat, so if you increase it thanks to the glutamine supplement and strength exercises, you will probably see your weight increase. However, this increase is positive. You will have gained lean mass and firmness.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"BCAA-plus-glutamine\">BCAA plus glutamine<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-100141 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/bcaa-plus-glutamine.jpg\" alt=\"BCAA plus glutamine\" width=\"336\" height=\"280\" title=\"\">Branched-chain amino acids are fully compatible. Including <strong>BCAA plus glutamine<\/strong> is highly recommended since they do not compete with each other. Instead, they provide different properties to muscle metabolism and the bodybuilding cycle. Sometimes it can also be combined with leucine powder or egg protein.<\/p>\n<p>That said, if you plan to combine it with BCAAs, it is best to follow the recommendations of a sports nutritionist. They can tell you the appropriate dose for your training pace, your body&#8217;s needs according to your weight, and create an appropriate intake plan.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Side-effects\">Side effects<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In principle, there are no adverse reactions beyond those that people with sensitivity to one of the components included in the package may experience. However, patients taking medication should consult before <strong>buying glutamine<\/strong> or starting its use. Amino acids can interact with different active medicinal ingredients and alter brain function.<\/p>\n<p>Be cautious with its use, and if you take medication, avoid adding a dietary supplement until you speak with a specialist.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Contraindications\">Contraindications<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Pregnancy.<\/li>\n<li>Breastfeeding.<\/li>\n<li>Mental illness.<\/li>\n<li>Liver disorders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Pregnant women should avoid the use of dietary supplements and food supplements except in cases where a doctor recommends their use. Although there are no studies indicating that it may have side effects on the fetus or after the baby is born if the baby drinks breast milk, extreme caution is necessary and its intake should be avoided during these periods.<\/p>\n<p>There is also a possibility that it may cause changes in mood and emotional state, so people with psychological crises such as depression or mania are always advised to discuss it with a specialist.<\/p>\n<p>Likewise, in cases where liver function is abnormal, it is not advisable to use it.<\/p>\n<p>People with a predisposition to seizures should avoid taking this supplement since it could increase episodes.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, all individuals sensitive to monosodium glutamate should avoid its use since inside the body, glutamine is converted into glutamate.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Glutamine-and-creatine\">Glutamine and creatine<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-100142 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/glutamine-creatine-capsules.jpg\" alt=\"Glutamine creatine capsules\" width=\"336\" height=\"280\" title=\"\">Sometimes there is confusion about when to take these substances.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Glutamine<\/strong> is a basic component of muscle structure and should be taken to prevent its deterioration when exercise is intense and prolonged.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Creatine<\/strong> provides immediate energy, so it helps you train more and with greater strength. It is an additional source of energy and works well when you have little energy or are tired.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span id=\"Buying-glutamine-yes-or-no8230\">Buying glutamine, yes or no&#8230;<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Everything depends on the results you hope to achieve with supplementation, the training cycle you are currently following, and your body&#8217;s own characteristics. Amino acid supplements are suitable for some people and not for others, so you should always take into account the characteristics of each individual as well as the daily exercise routine you follow. Based on this, a nutrition professional can advise you properly and judge whether buying glutamine is appropriate.<\/p>\n<\/p><aside class=\"ads\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><!-- ah_fin_articulo --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle ah-fin-articulo\" style=\"display:inline-block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9582652217436894\" data-ad-slot=\"4055871191\"><\/ins><script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); <\/script><\/aside><aside class=\"ads-relacionado\"><center><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><!-- mismumi_relacionado --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9582652217436894\" data-ad-slot=\"2966766890\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/script><\/center><\/aside><div class=\"clear\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Glutamine is an amino acid that you can use to increase muscle mass. 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