Before I talk about the recommended L glutamine dosage that might be right for you, I need to let you know that the following information and recommendations are based on the assumption that glutamine supplements actually work. Now this may sound odd to you because if you're reading this page, you already believe they work and you want to give them a try, or you are currently taking them and want to know if you're taking the proper L glutamine dosage. It turns out, however, that there is no conclusive evidence that they actually work or that they're as effective as everyone wants to believe. To read more about this, visit our glutamine supplements page.

Now that I have that out of the way, let's talk about what L glutamine dosage may be right for you. The proper dosage depends on a variety of factors – body weight, activity level, lifestyle stress, overall health, and diet. I’ve seen recommendations from as little as two grams daily to as much as 40 grams daily. The higher L glutamine dosage amounts are usually used for people with sicknesses such as cancer or for burn victims. Some bodybuilders, however, take as much as 40 grams of glutamine daily as well. For some, high doses may cause stomach discomfort (you might get down right sick).

For most people, the recommended L glutamine dosage is between 2-15 grams daily. According to a recent study, supplementing with just two grams of L glutamine daily increased growth hormones by over 400% so if they really work, it doesn't take a lot to reap their benefits. There are too many variables to give an exact amount for each individual but let your body be your guide. Start out on the lower end and if you feel you need to increase the amount just monitor how you feel. If you take a large daily dose and feel sick to your stomach, lower the dose. Most of the benefits of glutamine are realized taking 2-10 grams daily so that’s where I’d start.

Will Brink, a sport nutritionist expert, has a great eBook you might want to read called, Muscle Building Nutrition. In his book, he covers over 25 popular supplements - including glutamine. He provides unbiased, objective opinions on each supplement based on his years of research and studying the world of nutritional supplements. You basically find out which ones work and which ones are worthless. He also provides suggestions on the proper dosages for those he believes are effective and actually work.

In addition to taking the right amounts, there are better times of the day when to take glutamine. The best times are pre-workout, post-workout and before bed, with the most important time being post-workout. Take your daily L glutamine dosage and divide it by three – that’s how much you should take at each of these times. Don’t take all of it in one sitting unless you’re taking a small dose. In that case, you’d want to take it post-workout or before bed.

I personally take ten grams per day – five post-workout and five at bedtime. It seems to work for me so I’m sticking with it for now - although I am thinking about adding a few more grams pre-workout for a total of 12-13 grams per day. Again, find a system that works best for you!

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