Glutamine for parasympathetic dominant athletes

[robwhite]

Eric, how would you rate glutamine as a useful supplement for parasympathetic dominant athletes? I understand that there is a high rate of conversion to glutamic acid, which is a stimulant for the sympathetic ANS, so i'm guessing it would be something useful for such individuals. In my personal experience its also very effective for recovery, for both reducing DOMS, and keeping muscle glycogen stores adequate.

[erictalmant]

Mar 26, 2009 11:12:36 GMT -5 robwhite said:

Eric, how would you rate glutamine as a useful supplement for parasympathetic dominant athletes? I understand that there is a high rate of conversion to glutamic acid, which is a stimulant for the sympathetic ANS, so i'm guessing it would be something useful for such individuals. In my personal experience its also very effective for recovery, for both reducing DOMS, and keeping muscle glycogen stores adequate.

Yes, you are correct in that glutamine is good for a parasympathetic dominant. If you can believe it, glutamine is actually much better suited (generally) for aerobic activities; so taking it before or after weight training is probably not going to make much difference (it will probably help on G.P.P. days, though). Just as with anything else, take this information and then observe and record for best individual results. Make sense?

[robwhite]

OK, thans Eric. I used to use glutamine alot with good results post-workout, but i will also dabble with it pre-GPP and see what happens.

[erictalmant]

Mar 30, 2009 6:07:58 GMT -5 robwhite said:

OK, thans Eric. I used to use glutamine alot with good results post-workout, but i will also dabble with it pre-GPP and see what happens.

Please report back with your results, Mark. As with anything, the more information we all have the better

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What you have said was absolutely correct. Glutamine has many benefits, it is used for quick recovery, muscles glycogen etc.,

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