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Twitch · Joined: 02 Apr 2007 Posts: 64

I have been working out for about 6 months now and am achieving some pretty good results but I also tend to be getting sick more often. I have gotten a nasty cold twice in the last 2 months...

I did some reading and someone suggested it could be due to a lack of glutamine?? Any thoughts or suggestions?

Boss Man · Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 2:30 pm Post subject:

Take Glutamine 1Tspn after workouts, and before bed. Should work out for you.

Twitch · Joined: 02 Apr 2007 Posts: 64

Any specific kind?

Thanks!

SarahPT · Joined: 09 Sep 2006 Posts: 603 Location: Western Maine

Glutamine does improve the immune system. Good idea to try it. If there is a GNC where you are they can hook you up with some.

Boss Man · Posted: Thu May 31, 2007 10:15 pm Post subject:

The only type I've ever known of and use, is Pharmaceutical grade. There might another kind which is very cheap, and has no pharmaceutical word on it, but I'm not aware.

Glutamine is just the same whoever makes it.

swanso5 · Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 8:57 am Post subject:

your probably over training from too much, not enough sleep, not enough calories or all of the above

Twitch · Joined: 02 Apr 2007 Posts: 64

I was wondering that as well swanso. I work out 5 days a week, usually 3 days on, one day off, 2 on, 1 off, 3 on....etc...

I usually get about 7 hours a night, and try to take in right now about 2500-3000 calories (for my needs).

Is there any other supplements I should be taking that my body is using up?

swanso5 · Posted: Mon Jun 04, 2007 2:36 am Post subject:

i would maybe cut training volume down a little instead...how long does each session take you??

Twitch · Joined: 02 Apr 2007 Posts: 64

I train usually 5 days a week (each session takes about 1 hour, sometimes 45 minutes depending on what I am working out). I did notice one thing though last night. I am taking the ON Whey protein shake after I workout. I was alternating between that powder and the myoplex premade shakes (depending on my mood). Smile

One thing I did realize though is that the ON (Optimum nutrition) has just over 4grams of Glutamine in it and the myoplex has none. I will probably just stick with the ON powder for now so I can get my glutamine, plus take it twice a day, not just once.