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Old 09-22-2005, 12:00 PM
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Should i be taking this before or after a workout??

It says on the bottle to take it before, but i thought you use up the glutamine during the workout and you need to replenish it after.

Also should i be taking this on days when i dont lift????
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Old 09-22-2005, 01:35 PM
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I do both before and after, and sometimes during... and I also take it on non-workout days in the morning... I don't think it makes much of a difference.. at least I don't feel a difference.
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Old 09-24-2005, 07:07 AM
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Try 10 grams postworkout, then another 10 grams before bed. You'll need a lot of glutamine to reap any significant benefit.
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Old 09-24-2005, 11:04 AM
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Try 10 grams postworkout, then another 10 grams before bed. You'll need a lot of glutamine to reap any significant benefit.
Yeah. Post-workout is the optimum time if you have to choose one time to take it. But otherwise take as much as you can afford to, but separated into 5 to 10 gram doses.

I've heard of strengh coaches recommending up to 80 grams a day. I'm not suggesting this, but it illustrates the thinking in regards to glutamine.
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Old 09-24-2005, 11:26 AM
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Personally I do 10 grams PWO and 10 grams around dinner time (I workout in the early morning).

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I've heard of strengh coaches recommending up to 80 grams a day.
That would cost you an arm and a leg
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Old 09-24-2005, 05:19 PM
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That would cost you an arm and a leg
Your not kidding. I guess people who are paying thousands for private training sessions with guys like Charles Poliquin can afford it.
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Old 09-26-2005, 04:12 PM
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The best source I found is from Primaforce. For 1 Kilo, it's $32.00...And IMO the best quality for the pricing.

Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Scoop (4.5 g)
Servings Per Container: 222
Amount Per Serving
L-Glutamine 4.5 gâ€*

* Percent Daily Values are based on 2,000 calorie diet.
â€* Daily Value Not Established.

Suggested Use:
As a dietary supplement, mix 1 scoop (1 teaspoon) into 4 ounces of water or juice after training and 1 scoop prior to bed-time. (told you so )
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Old 09-26-2005, 04:32 PM
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...after training and 1 scoop prior to bed-time. (told you so )
I never disagreed with you.

But you can take more than the SUGGESTED dose. And if you're real poor and can only afford to take it once a day, then I still say post-workout is the one to choose. For twice a day after training and before bed-time, like you said. But you can take more. A lot of people add some extra to every protein shake.

In any case 10 grams at a time is almost twice the suggested dose anyway, so why are we harping on suggestions?

I get it cheaper than Primaforce. Why do you think Primaforce is the best source for the money, 311?
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I wasn't talking to you I just put I told you so because I originally said before bed, then when I looked up this brand, it had the suggestion in the directions.

Primaforce is one of my trusted companies. The only bad reviews were because of the smell. But, I say if it works, then they should clean the sand out of their clit and drink it.
http://www.bulknutrition.com/product...oducts_id=1493

A lot of people across the board recommended me to this company. A lot of the makers of this company have ties with Scivation, which has IMO the very best quality products of anyone.
http://www.primaforce.com/?pageID=12

If you found another brand cheaper, by all means, don't hide it from us! I'd like to check it out if it saves me a dollar or two.

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BTW, I've tried their Substance WPI, ThermoRage, Lean Green, and creaform and found them all to be very good. No miracles or nothing, just good quality at a poor man's pricing. I pretty sure their whey isolate is the cheapest at $22 for 34 servings. This company is one of the best sellers over at bulk nutrition for the simple products like what I previously said.
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