BulkSupplements.com L-Glutamine Powder - Glutamine Supplement, Immune & Gut Health Support, Unflavored - Gluten Free, 5g per Serving, 500g (1.1 lbs) (Pack of 1)

I'm going to give this five star. The company gives quality products for reasonable prices. I have only just started taking the Bulk glutamine brand, however, I've taken glutamine in the past and felt tremendous improvement with IBS/leaky bowel. One reason it works in intestinal repair because of being an essential nutrient, the most abundant amino acid in the body. Not my words, but the medical field. Quoting Dr. Axe, "L-glutamine benefits your health if you have any type of digestive issue, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), an inflammatory bowel disease like Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, diverticulosis, diverticulitis, leaky gut or any of the issues associated with leaky gut (like joint pain, rosacea or any type of autoimmune response), then you need this amino acid in your diet on a regular basis." It's tasteless and can be added to any liquid. Put it in your morning coffee, just a full quarter teaspoon, is all that is required. If once a day is all you can conveniently remember, it will still benefit you. It recommends up to three times a day. It's perfectly safe to take, unlike medications. The smallest package, which is what I purchased, will last for a very long time, 2.2 pounds. According to the GAPS diet publication by Dr. Natasha Campbell McBride, all disease/illness begins in the gut and we all are compromised because of the SAD (standard American diet). I highly recommend investigating her book. Socrates also claimed illness begins in the gut. Further information on this and additional benefits can be found on the web by searching "Dr. Axe....L-Glutamine Benefits Leaky gut". L-glutamine is recommended by many professionals for healing the gut and many other health issues. I hope these few thoughts may help someone find answers for their health concerns.

Bulk Supplements delivers again. I've been supplementing glutamine off-and-on for a few years now. While it's synthesized naturally by the body, it is the most abundant amino acid in the body (constituting ~80% of free amino acids in the blood stream). It is utilized by multiple systems, including the immune system. As it is synthesized by our bodies, it is not considered essentially; however, glutamine may be considered an essential amino acid in people performed vigorous activities or intense exercise as the body may not be able to synthesize enough of it, or at a fast enough rate, to support both muscle recovery and the immune system. This is why you may become transiently immunosuppressed after intense exercise. While this suppression is short-lived, I decided not to take any chances in light of last year's nasty flu season (I work in an emergency department.). I absolutely loath being sick and turn into a huge baby, incessantly annoying my wife with my whining. I've been hitting the irons and attending the gym religiously since about June, 2016. I added this supplement as I had heard of presumed benefits to the immune system. While this is obviously subjective, I can attest that, though I typically have clogged, runny sinuses from about September through March each year, I have yet to get even the slightest sniffle since starting this supplement from Bulk Supplements. My entire household has come down with runny noses and the children have intermittent sinus infections (the toddler has a constant craving for floor-spice). Guess who hasn't? This guy. Consequently, I'm also the only one supplementing glutamine. Coincidence? Maybe. But, I've never felt more healthy and ready to attack the day. My recovery in the gym seems nearly instantaneous with this supplement, coupled with a smart diet and plenty of sleep. It is worthy of note that the common benefits of glutamine supplementation are evident for those less-active individuals. I do my best to maintain optimal health. This supplement makes that job much easier through the many benefits I've experienced while using it. It is economically priced. As someone who has experience in biochemistry and organic chemistry, I can attest to this product's quality on a level that most people cannot. It is a fine, white powder that is without any particular flavor and maintains itself in suspension in any drink with ease. I will continue to order this supplement from Bulk Supplements so long as it is available at this (steal of a) price.

L-Glutamine is an essential amino acid for any serious lifter. I discovered glutamine powder after searching for something to offer quicker muscle recovery and reduced soreness. I began a regimen of 5000 mg of glutamine twice a day after reading recommendations from supplement companies. I take my first dose of glutamine in my post-workout protein shake. The taste is unnoticeable. I take my second dose of glutamine in about 12 ounces of water about an hour before I go to bed. When mixed with water, glutamine has a somewhat odd, maybe bitter, taste. I don't find it to be objectionable enough that I need to add it to anything flavored, however. Glutamine powder does not dissolve in water, so I swish it around in the glass to make sure I get all of it. BulkSupplements' L-Glutamine powder seems to be of excellent quality and is far finer in consistency than glutamine I have purchased from other manufacturers. The taste is the same, but I definitely tend to prefer the finer consistency as it goes down easier and doesn't have the gritty sand like texture that you end up chewing on later. My only minor complaint is that the resealable bag was pretty difficult to get resealed the first time. To allay this issue, I poured the kilogram of glutamine powder into a glass storage jar, Anchor Hocking Montana Storage Jar, Glass, 48-Ounce . It fits perfectly. As for the absence of a scoop, I did some trial and error. I had an extra 11 CC scoop from a pre-workout supplement I used to take. I found that a nearly full 11 CC scoop came out to almost exactly 5000 mg, which I checked using a highly sensitive scale. I suspect a 10 CC scoop would be just about perfect if you have one. All in all, I can't recommend BulkSupplements L-Glutamine powder enough if you are a serious lifter looking to increase muscle recovery so you can keep on lifting harder the next day. That's what it's all about, right?

I have used other BulkSupplements products and they are wonderful so I expected nothing less from them. However when I did receive this particular product I had a issue with it. The issue was I received a bad batch and the product had a Ammonia aroma to it. I emailed both Amazon and BulkSupplements on this matter. Amazon accepted the return of this product and apologized about this matter. While BulkSupplements also apologized about the matter & informed me that I would be better of placing future orders directly through them to help reduce any issues with their products. They were also nice enough to allow me to review one of their other products free of charge for another honest product review. I did some research and found the reason for this product going bad was due to being exposed to excessive heat weather in the production or the transportation of it. In conclusion BulkSupplements strive to make a quality product and have a solid relationship with its customers I will continue to order from them in the future. I will also be posting my honest/ un-biased reviews about other products that I have tried weather I paid for them for receive them. So about this product it works great its not some miracle product that will transform you over night but it does seem to help with soreness the following day. I'm a 25 year bodybuilder/ powerlifter I don't compete I just do it because I love to stay healthy and active. I do take a slightly higher then the recommended dose due to my size and my body needing more. I would have gave this product a 5 star but due to the issue I had the first time I received it.

My initial challenge in medicine was to help HIV patients survive before we had any antiviral medications. I report that we not only made them live beyond the HIV death sentence, in all cases we converted patients into champion athletes. From this we learned a great deal of science that enhances quality of life and extends life. Early on in desperation we set up double-blind studies (whereby neither the physician nor patient knows if they are actually getting the treatment drug/nutrient). We tested absolutely every single nutrient and drug that had any positive claim: from lemon leaf with olive oil to homeopathy! In the end, we learned WHAT REALLY WORKS and what did not! One of the most amazing discoveries was the value of Glutamine – Which is part of a general detoxification reaction studied in human biochemistry. The results were so astonishing the local hospitals created liver detox clinics that used nothing more than glutamine and alpha lipoic acid. Glutamine is the major constituent of the immune system; main biochemical of the GI tract; a main biochemical constituent for the building, break-down & modification of amino acids (proteins or the building blocks of the body); is the only chemical that can detox your body of nitrogen, ammonia & Uric acid compounds, and thus used to cleanse the liver & kidneys. It is also used as biochemical in brain. That’s a hellavua lot! In addition to detoxifying your body of ammonia & balancing pH, the liver & kidneys must dispose of an enormous array of pharmaceutical and environmental chemicals. Of the numerous remedies, medicinal agents, chemicals, and herbal remedies in existence, more than 600 are recognized as being capable of bringing grave harm to the liver and kidneys. HIV patients often presented with a co-infection of hepatotoxic Hepatitis C. Hepatitis along with an astonishing pharmacological regimen, (often 40 to 60 pills a day), presented us with a real challenge. The solution, Glutamine, alpha-lipoic acid and silymarian, was so effective, local hospitals used the same to open so-called ‘liver clinics’ at great profit! Glutamine also serves as the main source of energy for the mucosal cells of the small intestine! Therefore, glutamine also helps greatly in the digestion of food. Without it, your small intestines would be in real trouble! The cells of the GI tract use glutamine to create the energy they need to function, to protect the body from foreign invaders, and to modulate the size of the pores or “leakiness” of the intestines thereby allowing food into the bloodstream. In addition to supplying energy for intestinal epithelial cells, glutamine stimulates the proliferation of intestinal epithelial cells [1] . Studies demonstrated that glutamine decreased bacterial translocation and stimulated IgA mucosal secretion [2,3] , ; and initiates anti-inflammatory effects [4] . You’ll note the connection between immunity and GI tract. Around the GI tract are wandering immune cells always patrolling for foreign invaders in a potentially hostile environment. In fact, 70% of your immunity surrounds the GI tract – Thus, any GI tract troubles eventually become immune system problems! And immune system problems can destroy the body! Glutamine protects the body from assaults in the GI tract. Assaults to the immune system through the GI tract include: GMO foods (GMO foods were manufactured by adding the foreign DNA of bacteria, viruses and fungus), and pathogens (viruses, bacteria, fungus, protozoa like cryptosporidium, and parasites)! If the Glutamine storage in your GI tract gets low, you won’t be very well protected from pathogens, you will have difficulty digesting nutrients, and can develop ‘leaky gut syndrome’ (where things leak into the blood stream that do not belong there – All of which gives rise to increased immune system trauma). Collectively these events conspire to ramp up autoimmune disorders! In other words, without enough Glutamine, your body can’t prevent food allergies or fight illness! One of the most serious side-effects of HIV infection is diarrhea. We found that Glutamine supplementation is the most effective treatment for diarrhea on the planet – AND WITHOUT ANY SIDE EFFECTS associated with medications like Imodium! Immune cells also participate in the production of hormones and even participate in neurotransmitter communication with the brain. A challenged immune system causes diabetes, (types 1 and 2), chronic pain, anxiety and depression. Poor immunity leads to hormonal imbalance and mental disease. Glutamine not only makes up a significant part of immunity, it is a major excitatory neurotransmitter of the brain! [1] Bamba T, Kanauchi O, Andoh A, Fujiyama Y. A new prebiotic from germinated barley for nutraceutical treatment of ulcerative colitis. J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2002;17(8):818–824. [2] Kudsk KA, Wu Y, Fukatsu K, et al. Glutamine-enriched total parenteral nutrition maintains intestinal interleukin-4 and mucosal immunoglobulin A levels. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr. 2000;24(5):270–274. [3] Chen K, Okuma T, Okamura K, Torigoe Y, Miyauchi Y. Glutamine-supplemented parenteral nutrition improves gut mucosa integrity and function in endotoxemic rats. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr. 1994;18(2):167–171. [4] Singleton KD, Beckey VE, Wischmeyer PE. Glutamine prevents activation of NF-κB and stress kinase pathways, attenuate inflammatory cytokine release, and prevents acuter respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) following sepsis. Shock. 2005;24(6):583–589.

If you're looking for a quality source of pure L glutamine that won't break the bank, look no further. I am a recreational bodybuilder and amateur martial artist and had heard about the great recovery benefits of supplementing L-Glutamine. After struggling with soreness and fatigue lasting days after a workout, I decided to give it a try. I went on Amazon and settled with this brand, mainly because I liked how it was pure and the brand had great reviews. After quickly receiving the product, I decided to test it out. I took a scoop about 30 minutes before my workout (leg day) and another immediately after. I mixed the white flavorless powder into a glass of water and it quickly dissolved. I didn't really notice much of a difference, at first. It didn't hit me until mid day the day after - my legs weren't sore! I use it before and after every workout, as well as on recovery days and it makes such a big difference. I feel like I can work out harder and longer and I don't have to worry about being sore for my next workout. I would highly recommend buying this because a) It is pure and of good quality, b) It is a bargain compared to other supplements of the same quality, and c) It mixes into virtually anything, and one bag will last you a fairly long time. The main reason I would recommend this, however, is because it works!

Glutamine in its purist form, there are no additives, dyes, or other nonsense in this bag! If you don't have Glutamine in your arsenal of supplements you need to, and here is why. Glutamine plays key roles in protein metabolism, cell volumizing, and anti-catabolism. Glutamine also increases your ability to secrete Human Growth Hormone, which helps metabolize body fat and support new muscle growth. Glutamine's anti-catabolism ability prevents the breakdown of your muscles. Which means that while you're on a cut you're not going to lose your precious gains from your last bulk or while you're on a bulk you're going to be able to push a little harder and support your muscle growth. Now this isn't a miracle supplement that you're going to take at night and wake up Jesse Ventura, you need to have a solid diet in place and a solid routine. Also knowing how to dose it and when to take it is key. Dosing should be anywhere from 10g a day to about 15g a day. There are no negative side effects from this not even as much as a stomach ache. It's key to take your biggest doses before and following a workout. The only downside to this product is that the dosing instructions are a bit odd. One label says that "just over 1/4 tbsp is 1g" while the other dosing chart says "1/4tbsp is 663mg and 1/2tbsp is 1332mg." Again I'm not worried about it, you can't overdose on Glutamine and I've taken up to 20g a day with no adverse side effects, but just be aware of how much your taking and listen to your body. In short, great product, pure, does what its supposed to, do your own homework, and know its not a miracle supplement.

As ugly as this subject is, I am here to confess that I have been suffering from Urinary Incontinence for over 30 years! That is until now, or I should say earlier this year. Up until earlier this year, I had been taking the standard prescription drug for UI which made my palate extremely dry, when I already had a dry palate due to radiation therapy for Throat cancer in 2000. Suffice to say, I only took this drug when I was traveling, and that was several times a year, b/c my husband loves to travel! In order to improve my health, I sought out the help of a popular online nutritionist. Her main focus is getting folks healthier with their weight loss goals, through a keto-adapted diet. While I did not need to loose any weight, and I was already low carb and gluten free and mostly dairy free in 2011, I went to her in the hopes of improving my health. One of her recommendations was to consume 1 tsp. of L-Glutamine in a small amount of juice, 15 minutes prior to a meal. Being the good German that I am, I faithfully followed her recommendation. Low and behold, what I found was simply AMAZING. I discovered that if I did this at least three times a day, the UI, I had suffered from had quietly gone on vacation. Almost as good, as when I gave up wheat and went low carb in 2011, and my Asthma disappeared! Because of my dry palate swallowing pills is very hard for me. I found the prices and the customer support at Bulk Supplements superior to none. Plus the product is pure, with no fillers, additives, no pills to crush, or capsules to open! I also like how much information is available on the product itself when it comes to you, as well as at their website, Plus, since they're in Nevada, and I'm in the golden state, my orders come very fast. This is a superior product and a superior company.