Natural Factors Micronized L-Glutamine 1000 mg comes in a 150-capsule bottle, a full month at the label dose of 5 capsules a day. Helps to assist in muscle cell repair after exercise. Each vegetarian capsule holds 1000 mg of free form L-glutamine.
What Micronized L-Glutamine 1000 mg is licensed for
It is licensed for sale by Health Canada and bears NPN 80118633. The licence also lists:
Helps restore plasma glutamine levels depleted after periods of physical stress (e.g. prolonged exhaustive exercise).
Helps support digestive system health after periods of physical stress.
Helps support immune system health after periods of physical stress.
Athletic support.
Workout supplement.
What micronized L-glutamine is
Glutamine is one of the twenty amino acids used to build protein, and the most plentiful free amino acid in human blood. The body makes it, and food supplies more through beef, poultry, fish, eggs, milk, tofu and beans.
Natural Factors produces its L-glutamine through fermentation. Micronizing then grinds it down to a finer particle than standard glutamine. Free form, printed on the front label, tells you the amino acid is on its own and not part of a protein.
The single medicinal ingredient is L-glutamine at 1000 mg per capsule. The capsule and fillers are carbohydrate gum, magnesium stearate, purified water, silica and stearic acid. The product profile lists it as vegan and non-GMO.
Capsules or powder?
Five capsules a day gives you 5000 mg of glutamine with no measuring or mixing, which is the main reason people choose this format. Powders such as Natural Factors Micronized L-Glutamine Powder or CanPrev L-Glutamine (450 g) cost less per gram and suit anyone who wants to stir glutamine into a shake. The 60-capsule Natural Factors L-Glutamine 1000 mg holds the same capsule as this bottle in a 12-day size.
How to take it
The label dose for adults is 1 capsule 5 times daily, or as directed by a health care practitioner. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep out of the reach of children. The full directions and cautions are under How to Take.
Who it suits
Endurance athletes, lifters and people who train on back-to-back days and already know they want glutamine as part of the routine. The 150-count means one reorder a month instead of two or three.
