Glutamine: Health Benefits & Muscle Recovery- Thomas DeLauer

Glutamine can be the building block of everything we need to feel our best. It's something that I use with most of my clients 1:1 at www.ThomasDeLauer.com
What Does Glutamine Do? It is known to play a protective role in our immune and digestive systems - it is used medically to help those undergoing chemotherapy with both digestive problems and immune system function as well as for those diagnosed with bowel surgery to improve recovery. Glutamine is formed by our muscles and released into the bloodstream to be delivered where it is needed throughout the body. Glutamine provides nitrogen and carbon to cells throughout the body.
Glutamine and the Immune Response: When our bodies have gone through something stressful, such as surgery or a traumatic episode, nitrogen is needed to keep organs functioning and to heal wounds. About ⅓ of this nitrogen is delivered via glutamine. While under healthy, normal conditions our bodies are able to create enough glutamine, when we experience lots of stress our bodies could use more glutamine via supplementation. This is because our bodies have been found to have lower blood and muscle glutamine levels after major stress.
-This is likely due to the supply exceeding the demand
This lowered glutamine plasma concentration is thought to be tied to the hampered immune system functions following such stressors.
It was found that supplementation of glutamine following bone marrow transplantation was tied to lower infections and shorter hospital stays. (2)
This positive impact on the immune system is through the effect of glutamine on lymphocyte proliferation and cytokine production.
-Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell that produce antibodies that attack invading cells and those of the body that have been taken over by the virus/cancer
-Cytokines are molecules that aid cellular communication when immune responses occur, leading to cell movement towards injured sites such as infection and inflammation
Glutamine and Healthy Gut Functioning: When you experience digestion problems such as bloating and pain, this is caused by inflammation. Just as glutamine aids in healing after a traumatic event, your body responds similarly to an inflamed gut, as inflammation is an immune response. When your gut is inflamed, the intestinal permeability increases. Large particles are able to pass through to the blood, causing your immune system to respond and attack food similar to how it attacks pathogens. The gut is not only responsible for digestion and nutrient absorption, but also protects us from invading pathogens. Glutamine has been linked to decreased intestinal permeability through its ability to strengthen the walls of the gut.
Dosage: The average dietary consumption of glutamine per day is 6g. Supplements are available as L-glutamine in tablets, capsules or powder. How much to take depends on the symptoms that you are presenting, with the suggested daily supplementation ranging from 2 g to 20 g. Consult your doctor before taking large amounts of glutamine. If you have an ulcer or other health concern they can help guide you as to the best amount to take. If you are worried about your immune system or gut health, for example if you have experienced a recent trauma or are training for a marathon, supplement with 2 g to 5 g per day.
References:
1. Glutamine
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2. Glutamine and the immune system
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10...
3. Lymphocytes
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhea...
4. What are cytokines?
www.news-medical.net/health/Wh...
5. Glutamine: effect on the immune system, protein balance and intestinal functions
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/90...
6. Glutamine and whey protein...Crohn’s Disease
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22...
7. Dosing and efficacy of glutamine supplementation
jn.nutrition.org/content/138/1...

[@legendarypasos]

My dad left when I was seven and I started taking glutamine felt much better about it

[@livestrongforever]

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[@justinf1343]

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[@Crypto_ALPHA]

Lmao 😂

[@MinaMcKay]

💀

[@RobustMustache]

Gave my wife Glutamine when she was going through chemo and it helped a lot. She had a large wound at the time and it actually healed while getting chemo which is somewhat unheard of. The doctors were legitimately shocked. It also prevented mouth sores and kept her digestive tract feeling good. Anyone going through chemo or recovering from surgery should 100% be taking glutamine.

[@Pyropandamaniac]

Glutamine feeds cancer cells and can cause it to grow

[@MsTAMILIAN]

But doesn't cancer cells feed on glutamine?

[@Johncetrone]

You have taught me so much and helped me improve my health so much. Thank you!

[@higherresolution4490]

Excellent information! You always learn a lot from Thomas DeLauer.

[@mvov16]

Just started watching your channel and I love it !!! Thank you 😃

[@MrsStevenBrown]

I swear taking Glutamine after my surgery helped me heal SO much faster! My doctor was shocked at my first appt after surgery. I’m still healing but am so far ahead of others with the same surgery date online. I truly believe in this supplement now!

[@fitnesspoint2006]

completely anecdotal info you presented here

[@markmaxwell4890]

What brand have you used buddy?

[@lopez12345ml]

How are you doing now? How many grams did you take

[@KJB0001]

@@fitnesspoint2006 which is where science begins... anecdotal evidence begets new hypothesis which beget many experiments which beget meta studies which beget new findings.

[@harunmusa8693]

It's in my protein powder...

[@RONNYMORRISMUSIC]

As a nurse we even gave it to people in cancer treatment and it works. I even feel it when I take it. Recovery speeds up greatly. It also keeps my stomach in check. I tell anyone with stomach ace to take it.

[@tsbsam1975]

Great information, as always

[@jonahbettman]

Great explanation! Solidified my decision to start supplementing with glutamine!

[@juliussmith4001]

Great Channel keep up the good work.

[@1morningsunrise]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@88Cohiba88]

THANK YOU! For making this video...

[@donaldbedore4304]

Great segment

[@boskey10200]

Great information you explained it the best out of everyone on KZbin

[@abudujana13]

Thanks for the video, THOMAS DELAUER

[@evamariemuschek9152]

Love this information, I'm sharing.

[@Tankzim.z]

Thank you so much for sharing this knowledge to us. Can you please make a video on L-arginine and L-carnitine ?

[@TheGilbalfas]

So well researched. Thankyou!

[@nathaniel6087]

Love your video! I think you and doctor Osborne, founder of the Gluten free society would make a great team!

[@IvankaSmirnoff]

Just found your channel, already watch few videos) its always so great to see people who know what they talking about! I'm sure you will understand)

[@ClarkPotter]

Tom is great, but here he messes up whether glutamine is essential or not, in another he completely messes up his Carnivore diet vid and got torn apart by the Carnivore community, and he has two separate videos on BCAAs that say the exact opposite of one another. Disappointed he doesn't practice due diligence with his content even though he sounds like he does. Still good, overall tho.

[@lautarohunzicker]

Another great video as always! What would be the conclusion, you got me a bit confused. Supplementing in low quantities, no supplementation at all unless needed?

[@gretchenjaeger1551]

amazing more helpful info!! thank u

[@christopherhernandez4960]

incredible video

[@knickandchester]

Excellent. Much appreciated

[@EEEMUS]

Great video, thank you

[@robroy4137]

Great info thank you

[@SplashFireFilms]

Glutamine is a great Immune booster, got sick in Powerlifting training cycles, with glutamine i can go trough alot of training without getting sick

[@iratep5]

Good information Brother.

[@andrewg3836]

Another great video! Thanks for the information. When would be the best time to take this?

[@IHeartWRX]

I've read to take after a workout and right before bed.

[@fredriksen4262]

Great video Thomas DeLauer! ;)

[@pablo9364]

Good video

[@kamcr]

Thanks Thomas

[@lautarohunzicker]

Hi Thomas! Another great video! Quick question, in a video you mentioned a drink with apple vinegar, lemon juice and glutamine, but didn't mention when to drink it, can you comment on it. Thanks in advance and keep the great work!

[@bigtaco4362]

I just want to say, Thankyou, Thankyou and Thankyou

[@Deepak-qp4tw]

Very helpful

[@manoleo1]

thanks for taking your time to video this just please take sometime to asnwer some people questions which are very good, if u made this video put it online for the public at least take care of your viewers a llittle.

[@thegainsgoblin3652]

This knowledge is underrated.

[@user59628]

See that's why I love this channel - I just had a hip replacement and this was great info for me! Should I take a Glutamine supplement to help aid in my recovery? Thanks Thomas!

[@cananakca1408]

My favorite guy for information!

[@Justin.Martyr]

*Just BLAH BLAH BLAH & Said NOTHING!!!!! SHOULD I Use GLUTAMINE or NOT!!!??? *WUT is the BEST FOOD??? Duuuuuuhhhhh* *Main ProbLem is==> WhiteMaLe StuPudFUKS, can NEVER just State a Fact!!!!!*

[@jimbro.]

Thank you. And you need to say what the proper dosage is needed and when to take it?

[@jannaesweetz7496]

that was great information I just bought 1st phorm glutamine and been looking everywhere for more detailed information I do crossfit 5 days a week I just came down with a cold and when I work out my body just hurts all over even after the foam roller so it makes sense now . the glutamine is fighting the cold if I take cold medicine will that make it so I can recover fast from my workouts

[@WaltEzekiel]

thank you

[@alejandrogn4]

An essential amino acid, or indispensable amino acid, is an amino acid that cannot be synthesized from scratch by the organism fast enough to supply its demand, and must therefore come from the diet. How'd you get that one wrong?

[@boaz4581]

Agreed!

[@koteshdasari7958]

Thomas you are gold

[@Justin.Martyr]

*Just BLAH BLAH BLAH & Said NOTHING!!!!! SHOULD I Use GLUTAMINE or NOT!!!???* *WUT is the BEST FOOD??? Duuuuuuhhhhh* *Main ProbLem is==> WhiteMaLe StuPudFUKS, can NEVER just State a Fact!!!!!*

[@sinematographynaction]

Awesome information! Glutamine is underrepresented and underrated! 💊

[@ishwarip8336]

yes we should educate ourselves on how the complex biological system works, prevention is better than cure.. knowledge is power!!

[@TheCarlosTelleria]

Can great videos bro!! Can you do a video on how a KETO DIET OR TYPE OF CYCLE that can work with someone that trains MMA, Soccer(Football), Tennis, Basketball or CrossFit professionally!!!!???? I would love this.

[@rerere175]

I started taking glutamine awhile back and around the same time began to try get back up to my normal weight of 190 lbs. I weigh 175. I have been eating like crazy and I wondered why I could not gain any weight at all. I suspected that maybe it was the glutamine so I stopped taking it. I have started gaining the weight back!! If anyone is interested in weight control, take glutamine.

[@zainabjebari2497]

So it helped you gain or loose weight? I’m confused

[@murphsviews]

@@zainabjebari2497 it sounds like he was trying to gain weight but wasn’t able to until he stopped taking the glutamine.

[@KJB0001]

Dr. Atkins recommends it in his original 1972 Diet Revolution book for the Induction phase. Also helps with alcohol addiction

[@uzmamahar8804]

Is it useful for wait loose??

[@diaryofanafricanladyutanyo9656]

@@KJB0001 how does it help with alcohol addiction

[@sohaibkhamlichi8289]

I was wondering why my gut healed in the last days and now I know

[@naturelife418]

great!!

[@Italian13Princess]

can you do a video please on BCAAs? that would be awesome

[@dodododes]

bcaa's are not that special...

[@FightClubStellingen]

When you get enough protein (especially from dairy) you usually get enough BCAAs. So don't care about them.

[@FightClubStellingen]

Adam Dobbs Human flesh is found up to 100% in the muscles. By that reasoning, we should start...

[@soofitnsexy]

waste of money

[@jonathanhadley2555]

Richard Breeze Glutamine is also good for the lining of the stomach wall same as Beef or Chicken Broth!

[@outtheresomewhere]

As always really insightful. One point which I am confused about though, is the point about giving glutamine to cancer patients during treatment. Other medical professionals talk about how cancer cells thrive on glucose and glutamine. They suggest reducing glutamine not only by avoiding glutamine supplementation but also reducing the glutamine consumed from food by performing intermittent fasting. You can see my confusion, as both theories contradict one another. Great video, I'm just confused on that point.

[@tubetime39]

Yes I was going to mention that. I have seen that many times, to avoid with cancer !

[@nevijogolja]

Agreed.

[@jayroberts4900]

So informative, from a bodybuilding background, glutamine is superb. It definitely allows me to eat/digest food more

[@lemonking3644]

QUESTION: will creatine or glutamine kick me out of ketosis

[@balwc147]

@@lemonking3644 of course not

[@hamidmosalla1094]

It'd be great if you could do another video comparing L-Glutamine with Glutamine peptides. The L-Glutamine really mess me up when I consume it but it's not like that with the peptides.

[@emy2127]

Love ur channel.......knowledge and eye candy 😊💪👌

[@bdngankorvson2983]

Hi Thomas, im doing 3day waterfast can i take 5mg a day?

[@MangeshSDange]

please do a video on leucine

[@discowinter8356]

What happens if you have too much Glutamine??? Is that dangerous and if so, how do you get rid of it?

[@soufyanmohamed4756]

Good information Is L glutamine pils effects facial hair growth or increase it

[@lindsayfoster4759]

What's your video title on leaky gut? Thanks !

[@GODIVACUEVAS7]

K2 VIDEO, por favor :)

[@Tacoman1967]

My gut had alot of trauma from Budweiser back in the 90s.

[@golflouis52]

Great video, thank's for the details on how L-Glutamin can help close those gaps of the leaky gut 👍🙋‍♂️🎈🎉

[@monanada7704]

Could you please tell me for how long you took glutamine? And How much gram daily?

[@jason4shop]

Can i take L glutamin regularly when doing ketogenic diet?

[@FlimsTV]

Yes sir

[@Rosonicole]

Ok so I’ve just found out this is why I ended up having hashimotos! Because I worked out so hard and ofcourse allergies blah blah blah the impact on my immune system was serious! I was losing a lot of weight and gaining a lot of music it’s was quite traumatic due to the amount of cortisol that was flooding my system. My recovery is on point along side other supps I never knew I should’ve been taking such as magnesium! Anyways good info here!

[@allenfolse7114]

I just bought me some BCAA's I need to know if I take l-glutamine will it knock me out of ketosis??? I been searching for a answer and can't find one..

[@stylomojo]

Please educate me is Mono Sodium Glutamate or chicken essence/boillon is as beneficial as Amino Acid in Glutamine?

[@ron1313]

is T.A.G with Alanine ok for ketosis?

[@hamsmorka7255]

can it helps for PSORIASIS problem.?

[@johntoriaga6228]

Can I take this during fasting?

[@autobotqi4710]

Thank you for all you amazing videos, can you make a video for supplements "Glutamine, Creatine and protein " and kidneys health, can it damage the kidneys ?

[@360integration]

This combination topic is greatly avoided and it still baffles me

[@George_Panagiotopoulos]

When is it best to take glutamine? On an empty stomach in the morning? Before goint to bed at bight? After workout? Before workout? Before a meal? After a meal? I'm a bit confused, plz help!

[@BetaBuxDelux]

When to take it please?

[@bakiprinc]

hm..you didnt mentioned that is good for cravings? i think it is?

[@ishwarip8336]

Its almost impossible to get all the micro nutrients from the food we eat, even the most healthy foods, so supplementation is a must!!

[@Maatdrummer1]

I would only take glutamine supplements after a fast, a really hard workout, or severe injury, some acute trauma. For chronic stress, removing the stressor is much better.

[@marevalo3000100]

Awesome video Thomas! Does taking Glutamine during a fast break the fast?

[@travelandluxlifeexpat855]

Michael Arevalo that’s what I’d like to know. My supplement does have any calories so it would be safe to assume that if you take it with just water ( yeah it’s gross) it would not. I’m so sore that I feel like I need it.

[@raularaujo9137]

Thats Right

[@georgejuniorkadoor576]

Doctor glutamine is good for IBS ?

[@amirbadran7148]

Can u take this while fasting?

[@dpioli]

is it fine getting it only in whey protein?

[@arnoldasliaugaudas4213]

What celebrities you train?

[@jakewilcox4818]

saw a video from Ryan Humiston saying that glutamine was mostly absorbed in the intestines and therefore a garbage supplement. can you shed any light onto this?

[@zka7786]

Can you take it if you have blood cancer pv want to heal my mouth ulcer. Can we take this powder glutamine powder

[@federicocunningham9686]

How much shoul I take per day?

[@codingworld5085]

Sir can i use l-glutamine supplement that bodybuilders use to heal my leaky gut?

[@CombosLegacy614]

It’s been proven that L-glutamine treats leaky gut. I just started taking it and I’m hoping it will fix my leaky gut

[@paullevine2834]

@@CombosLegacy614 so did it fix your gut 1 year later?

[@CombosLegacy614]

Paul Levine Absolutely. I love glutamine

[@shashaanksrivastava]

One thing that really helped my leaky gut / Sibo was also taking a tablespoon of Apple cider vinegar a day, it sounds weird but it has really worked for me. I use Bragg's organic as it also has good enzymes

[@FightClubStellingen]

Have you even read the studies you are quoting from? No. 7 says: "the glutamine supplementation does not prevent the postexercise changes in several aspects of immune function." And: "However, the suggested reasons for taking glutamine supplements (support for immune system, increased glycogen synthesis, anticatabolic effect) have received little support from well-controlled scientific studies in healthy, well-nourished humans." What do you make out of that? And please mention if you have any conflict of interest.

[@binodkukreja9697]

Mr started L glutamine as I m IBS D but no severity...it is already 15 Yeats but I have mentioned it...but can I gain weight with this protin which I have lost since last year..almost 4 to 5 kg can I gain ?

[@Viv8ldi]

Can psychological stress especially as a vegan (no meat=glutamin source) be a reason to supplement l glutamin?

[@johntoriaga6228]

Can have glutamine during fasting.

[@willgreen6289]

Man, he is so young in this video.

[@HazerGore1185]

I know, right? Crazy how much more mature he looks in a mere 3 years.

[@minnesotanice369]

How much should I take a day being 275lbs

[@paullevine2834]

Can you take Glutamine everyday? I take very very high dosages upto 20grams to heal up my guts every morning and every night Im thinking of doing it only at nights only cause i feel lazy throughout the day with it

[@Viv8ldi]

There is a new study that gave 0,5g of l Glutamin per 1kg bodyweight to children to heal leaky gut. Within 10 days day had significant improvement. I am taking 35g (I weigh 70kg) for 5 days now and I feel well, I take it to heal my leaky gut. But I seperate it into 3 ore more doeses.

[@markmaxwell4890]

@@Viv8ldi have you healed finally? What type of glutamine have you used ?

[@markmaxwell4890]

Have you healed finally ?

[@paullevine2834]

@@markmaxwell4890 I stopped this ages ago Dont believe i ever had a leaky gut, my problem was that my feet dont give my body good support so the correct footwear is needed for a better digestive system, if the arch of your feet is weak, you need heel insoles That was my problem, my anxiety is better too

[@Kirsheh]

Does it impact keto ??

[@Ahd6000]

Hi lesson I am sick and I need to contact you privately, you have mentioned something about the immune system and that thing really what affect me, so please let me know if there’s a possibility to contact you in other social media applications or on your email, number or whatever you prefer!!

[@lemonking3644]

QUESTION: will creatine or glutamine kick me out of ketosis

[@duckling8045]

Creatine won't, glutamine will. I know this is an old comment, but I hope it's useful for someone else if not you

[@t04v7]

Wow, such science. So research.

[@chrisparker6384]

How much glutamine is needed for a Grand Canyon gut I am afraid I might have toxins leaking in my bloodstream and building up in my brain

[@guidoverna4185]

Amazing bro!!!!!!!!!!