
Originally Posted by
bigtim30
Glutamine-Glutamine is considered a long-term commitment. One of the most plentiful amino acids in the body, glutamine assists in recovery by helping muscle cells take up glycogen after a workout, boosting muscle cells take up glycogen after a workout, boosting growth-hormone levels and maintaining immune function so you can stay healthy. It can also help delay fatigue during a workout so you can turn up the intensity for a longer peiod of time. The digestive system requires so much glutamine to function that it will take it frommuscle tissue so supplementing is a no-brainer.
7-10 grams upon waking--This will be taken with your smallwhey shake mentioned above. Again, this will be absorbed quickly to help get your body out of a catabolic state it may have slipped into overnight.
7-10 grams pre-workout-- This will help you workout longer and keep intensity up.
7-10 grams post-workout-- Again, taking glutamine after a workout will help with glycogen uptake to quickly start the recovery process and get you in that anabolic state.
7-10 grams before bed--This is another great opportunity to protect your hard-earned muscle right before you go to bed. This taken with casein will help fend off catabolism
L-Arginine-Readily converted to Nitric Oxide in the body. It allows more blood flow to muscle by dilating vessels to allow more nutrients in, such as amino acids and glucose, as well as homones like growth hormone, testosterone and insulin-like growth factor-1. Also, having a greater water delivery into the muscle cells means an increase in protein synthesis, which, in turn, spells more muscle growth.
2-3 grams upon waking in the morning- This time arginine will dilate blood vessels to shuttle in the nutrients of other supplements.
2-3 grams pre-workout- This will enhance the natural increase of growth hormone before a workout.
2-3 grams at bed-- Another opportunity to take advantage of the natural growth hormone.
Tribulus- A proven hormone booster, Tribulus can increase testosterone from cholesterol in the testicles. It also has th ability to enhance the firing of nerves in muscle for increased strenght during workouts.
500 mg pre-workout
These are supplements that you did not have listed that I feel are crucial to long term success, especially, going the natural route. This is assuming you whey and caesin is also included.