Glutamine. When and how much?

[Slaiv]

here is a small insert from the UNofficial "How to cut" thread....

Glutamine: Helps prevent catabolism when cutting. Best used in dosages of 10grams daily, 5 grams before cardio, 5 grams at another interval, but not after workout as it fights for absorption with the glutamine peptides in whey.

but here is my question.....

i can understand that i can take 5g before i workout if im not mistaken, but then it says take 5g before cardio?

umm... i thought it was best if you do your morning cardio on an empty stomach? if i drink 8oz of water with 5g of glutamine, wont that kinda defeat the purpose of doing cardio on an empty stomach?

how about this...... lets forget what i wrote above, my question is...

how much and when should i take glutamine? if not AFTER work out, then when? before workouts? during my meals?

do i even have to workout to take glutamine? can i just be random and take it whenevr as long as its 10g daily?

thanks to everyone who will help me clear this issue up!!

[StoneGRMI]

Glutamine and water don't have calories so you still have a "empty" stomach.

[Slaiv]

really?!?!

ok.... now we're gettin somewhere

and then i can take 5g before my workout, and thats my 10g for the day !!!

thanks STONE !!!!

[StoneGRMI]

You got it. 5 before, 5 after.

[Slaiv]

5g before my morning cardio and 5g after my morning cardio?

[zipster_dude]

Right on! Just don't take the whey afer your morning cardio....not that you would.

[Slaiv]

huh? so when DO I take my whey in the morning?

im confused now :'(

i usually take it after my cardio

[kman]

huh? so when DO I take my whey in the morning?

im confused now :'(

i usually take it after my cardio

Glutamine is a waste IMO. Most overated supplement, so dont worry. If your diet is in check, you should get enough from foods.

[Slaiv]

haha, thanks! but remember, gluta prevents muscle deterioration (catabolism)

my diet may be in check, but an extra bit of help never hurts