3 Kilo Special - Glutamine and Creatine Monohydrate

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*** Offer of the Month : 3 KG Special! - That is 1500 Grams of L Glutamine Powder and 1500g of Creatine Monohydrate Powder ***

Glutamine is a non-essential amino acid - meaning it can be produced by the body - and is involved in a variety of metabolic processes. Glutamine is more commonly referred to as a conditionally essential amino acid. This means that while the body can make glutamine, under extreme physical stress (such as strenuous exercise) the demand for glutamine exceeds the body's ability to synthesize it. At these times the body needs certain proteins and no matter which are needed, all can be made with the help of glutamine.

This is due to it possessing an extra nitrogen atom which can be readily used in the synthesis of other amino acids. Therefore at these times of stress, it is important to take a Glutamine supplement in order to minimise Glutamine being catabolised from muscle tissue. Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the body, comprising 61% of the amino acid pool in skeletal muscle. Glutamine's unique structure, containing two nitrogen side chains, consists of 19% nitrogen - making it the primary transporter of nitrogen into the muscle cell. Glutamine is involved in more metabolic processes than any other amino acid. Of particular importance is its role in:- immune system function, maintenance of gastro-intestinal health, regulating levels of toxic ammonia in the body, maintaining acid/alkaline balance, increasing muscle protein synthesis and counteracting catabolic processes. Glutamine is also used as a fuel source - either directly as fuel for the brain or from its conversion to glucose.

Glutamine is found in many foods high in protein, such as fish, meat, beans, and dairy products. Although glutamine is very prevalent in diet, it is actually heat sensitive and therefore lost when foods are cooked.

The two most common forms of supplemental Glutamine are L-Glutamine and Glutamine peptides. There is currently no conclusive proof that one form is superior to the other.

L-glutamine is best taken on an empty stomach or with other free form amino acids. However free form L-glutamine is not moisture stable, so should be consumed immediately once mixed into a solution.

Supplementing with L Glutamine provides the following:

• Improves recovery from intense exercise or physical stress.
• Increases HGH levels.
• Reduces the risk of infection and maintains immune system integrity when under extreme physical stress (such as strenuous exercise).
• Reduces muscle catabolism.
• increases HGH levels.
• Increases cell volume, leading to greater levels of protein synthesis.
• Spares BCAA levels.
• Helps improve conditions of the gastro-intestinal tract.
• May help reduce cravings for - amongst other things - alcohol and refined sugar.

Creatine is a natural nutrient found in our bodies and the bodies of most animals. Although creatine is present in most cell types to varying degrees, the greater part of the body's entire creatine reserve (95%) is found within skeletal muscle.

On average the body goes through about 2 grams of creatine each day through a process of spontaneous degradation. When dietary creatine intake doesn't meet the body's needs, new creatine is synthesized from the three amino acids; arginine, glycine and methionine. Following ingestion (or synthesis) creatine is transported to our muscles where it is enzymatically converted into phosphocreatine (PCr) which in turn serves to increase muscle energy levels by increasing the availability of ATP - the cell's energy molecule.

The amount of work our muscles can perform is a direct consequence of the amount of ATP they have stored - as well as the ease with which ATP is regenerated with the help of PCr during strenuous exercise. We typically notice an improvement in exercise performance when our muscle creatine levels increase by at least 20%, which can be achieved by taking a supplemental creatine supplement (for comparison 2-3lbs of raw meat or fish contain the equivalent of 5 grams of pure creatine monohydrate powder ), with creatine monohydrate being the most tried and tested form.

Supplementing with Creapure provides the following:

• Increases strength endurance and force output.
• Increases recovery.
• Increases lean body mass by increasing cellular hydration.
• Increases the activity of muscle satellite cells leading to increased hypertrophy.
• Supports a variety of other anabolic pathways by enhancing the body's methylation status (by sparing the essential amino acid methionine).
• Supports higher levels of ATP which both avoids inhibition of - and signals - Protein Synthesis (activation/inhibtion of mTOR).

Suggested Use Glutamine

5 gms pre and/or 5 gms post-workout, plus 5 gms before bed. On non-training days take one serving upon rising and another pre bed. At times of illness, take 4 servings spread throughout the day.

Suggested Use Creatine

Take 5 gms four times daily for five days, followed by a daily maintenance dose of 5 gms. For best results, consume with a high Glycemic Carbohydrate/electrolyte solution in a minimum of 500ml of water. If taking a larger dose than the suggested 5 gms, then allow a further 100ml of water for every extra gram of creatine.

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