Benefits of L-Glutamine

[Meech]

Thanks DB

You put some great time and effort to put all the info together. I just started taking L-glute about 5 days ago and I think that along with the forum and tools it's helping a lot.

I was taking the recommended dosage on bottle but I think I'll up it a bit.

I like to know everything (benefits, side effects) to what I am putting in my body so that was good to see it helps for many reasons.

I feel a little hipicritical (spelling) saying I am careful about what I put in my body. that's true except for one thing - AL. But I'm working on that.

Thanks for this awesome info!
Meech

[mfreetofly]

Thanks so much for this post on L-Glutamine. I just started using it because the other medical options had to many side effects. I have to say it's helping a lot and not just with my alcohol cravings. The problem I've always had when I stop drinking is I start eating sweets like crazy instead. The L-Glutamine is really helping with that. I actually turned down dessert on Valentines Day!

[techie]

Just what I was looking for re: L-Glut. I wish info Like DeeBee provided could be kept in a repository so one can get quick access to supplement info. Ideas???

[beatle]

bump for green

[green]

thanks again for all the info! I got my L-glut powder yesterday. It says 1 scoop is 5 g. I think I remember someone saying that 5 g. is a good dose (or similar to the 3,000 mg. dosage) So I will be taking 5 g. mixed with water, in one gulp, first thing in the morning, 1/2 hr. before lunch and then around 3:00 (witching hour and also my hungriest timeframe).

[Rusty]

Hi Green,

Glad you got the L-Glut. I take the same dosage as you at about the same time but I wait about 2 hours before lunch because, according to bodybuilding.com, it's better to wait at LEAST 1/2 hour before or after eating for the Glut. to be the most effective. It is apparently most effective on an empty stomach. When I am really craving sweets (like now, because I have been AF 4 days), I take it 4 times per day with the 4th time before bed, because that's when I'm craving ice cream (which I usually never eat).

[sparklysun]

I have been taking L-Glut for the past week. Bought some 5-HTP yesterday but am a little confused ie do they cancel each other out?

[techie]

Hi again Sparkly. I do not take 5-HTP since I'm prescribed an SSRI for anxiety & panic disorder. However, I can find no reference indicating one not being able to combine these two supps. I do take l-glut.

[greeneyes]

Hi sparkly &

When you take the 5-HTP, take it with a little fruit and don't eat protien for about 30 minutes before or after.

[4MyHealth]

I've been reading through this post and using the info. to help my cravings, so thanks to you all. My question is: what is 5-HTP?