A great new article from Ian Duckett on how to maximise your workouts with pre and post-workout supplementation.Read More These product statements haven't been evaluated by the Food Standards Agency and the MHRA. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or affliction. All product claims and label claims related to these supplements are made by the manufacturers and not supported or substantiated by BodyShapers Fitness Ltd. See similar questions...

L-Glutamine is an amino acid. Amino acids are basically what makes up protein. You have two kind of amino acid in your body. Essential and Non Essential. Essential amino acids are so called because the body can’t make them, it has to be supplied with them. Non essential amino acids are mainly produced by the body. Tissues such as muscle and fat can synthesize glutamine from glutamate, so it is termed non-essential. See similar questions...

Glutamine may be non essential, but it is also the most abundant amino acid in the muscles, accounting for 60% of all free aminos. Whilst it may be technically a non essential amino acid, some consider it a 'conditionally essential' one as in many individuals the requirements for gluatmine are not met by the amount made by the body alone. This is especially true for those who partake in weight training/bodybuilding See similar questions...

A non essential amino acid (i.e. can be made in the intestines – in healthy people). Aids in the detoxification of Ammonia. Used in repairs to intestinal lining damage (repairs to leaky gut). Some reports indicate useful in treatment of Depression. Improves brain function. In dysbiotic people this will be deficient as the bacterial cultures used to make it are compromised. See similar questions...

Further benefits of glutamine include increased growth hormone output - even from doses as small as 2g a day. Glutamine also has a cell volumising effect. See similar questions...

Intense workouts can reduce glutamine levels by up to 50%. As glutamine regulates protein synthesis (i.e. the building of new muscle) this is obviously not an ideal situation and can lead to catabolism (breaking down of muscle tissue) for hours after a workout until glutamine levels return to normal. In studies, glutamine levels have been used as a marker for overtraining. See similar questions...

Yes. We recommend taking a combination of glutamine, creatine and whey protein. These three supplements really work well together to increase muscle mass and speed recovery time. Think of it this way - creatine gives you the energy to build muscle mass and glutamine and whey protein give the raw materials to make the muscles. See similar questions...

We only use time tested proven extracts from the rare exotic organic herbs, and other natural sources from all over the world We use mostly certified Organic herbs, extracts and substances grown without pesticides or preservatives on hills and forests in natural environment. They are then further refined and concentrated before use to ensure maximum safety and benefits to our clients. See similar questions...

Creatine is found to be beneficial in the overall growth of the lean muscle mass and help the bodybuilders with required amount of energy that is required by their strong bodies. It is soluble in water and start giving the results in a short span of 5 minutes. See similar questions...

Sometimes there can be. Usually they are very positive as everything begins to function more efficiently. Occasionally there are detoxification symptoms as the increased metabolic activity causes the body to begin to move things around. See similar questions...

In order to answer this question we first need to review how our body builds muscles. The key to building muscle mass is protein metabolism (to learn more about protein click here). Interestingly, our body does not make muscles while we workout, it is during the recovery time after we workout that muscles are made. Our body goes through a constant cycle of catabolism and anabolism. See similar questions...

If you value convenience, it is usually easier to take pills than to mix powders in water or juice. However, if you are taking high doses of these supplements for various health reasons, it is usually less expensive to take the powders, and it reduces the number of pills you have to take. See similar questions...