Glutamine

Hello,
what is your opinion on glutamine supplementation (for athletes)?
Thank you.

I am not a staunch advocate of using amino acids, but that doesn't mean I completely dismiss them. I see their value only in situations where an athlete has a truly well-established foundation in their daily diet, is engaged in a sport where amino acids (or specifically mentioned glutamine) make sense, and is simultaneously aiming for maximum competitive performance.

The principle is that sports supplements offer an overwhelming variety of substances, and if you want to manipulate metabolism systematically and long-term, it's necessary to create a framework of conditions and preferences even for the choice of supplements. The rule "the more, the better" does not apply here. On the contrary, it is advantageous to carefully consider which supplement to prioritize and what limit to set in the overall number used.

Good day Mr. Pharmacist,

I would like to ask how to envision the maximum daily dose of 20g of glutamine in practice. You write that it is found in meat, dairy products, and legumes. Therefore, I am interested in how, for example, to envision this dose with these foods.

Thank you for your response.

Nutritional sources indicate the glutamine content in foods (per 100 g) such as 0.6 g in eggs, 1.2 g in beef, 0.4 g in milk, 0.4 g in corn, 0.6 g in tofu... An average mixed diet provides approximately 3-6 g of glutamine per day, which in many situations proves to be insufficient.