Glutamine: A potentially useful supplement for athletes

This brief review will describe a number of studies on the effects of glutamine supplementation on muscle protein mass, immune system function, and glucose regulation. Based on the available clinical evidence, we would speculate that glutamine has potential utility as a dietary supplement for athletes engaged in heavy exercise training.
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Bibliographic Details
Subjects:
Notations:biological and medical sciences
Published in:Canadian Journal of Applied Physiology
Language:English
Published: 1999
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9916176
Volume:24
Issue:1
Pages:1-14
Document types:article
Level:advanced