North Coast Naturals Fermented Glutamine is an unflavoured L-glutamine powder with a single ingredient. Each 5 g scoop holds 5 g of micronized L-glutamine made by fermentation, and the 300 g tub holds about 60 scoops. It is made in Canada.
What is in the tub
The label lists L-glutamine at 5 g per scoop and states that there are no non-medicinal ingredients. There is no flavour, sweetener, colour or filler. The glutamine is micronized, which means it is milled to a very fine powder so it disperses in water instead of sitting at the bottom of the glass.
Fermented means the L-glutamine is produced by fermentation. North Coast Naturals describes it as plant-sourced and made from non-GMO vegetables, and the product contains no animal ingredients.
What L-glutamine is
L-glutamine is an amino acid. The body makes it on its own and also gets it from foods such as meat, fish, eggs, dairy, beans and cabbage. As a powder it is popular with people who train often, who usually take it around a workout or mix it into a protein shake.
Taste and mixing
Plain glutamine has almost no taste, only a faint sweetness, so it disappears into water, juice or a smoothie. Stir or shake for a few seconds; the fine powder dissolves more easily than coarse crystals. It also goes into a shaker with protein powder, which keeps the number of drinks in your day down.
How to use it
Adults 19 and over: mix 1 scoop (5 g) with 250 ml of water, juice, or your favourite protein shake or smoothie, 1 to 4 times per day. The label asks you to talk to a health care practitioner for use beyond 4 weeks, and before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Stop use if you have stomach discomfort or upset. The full directions and cautions are under How to Take.
New pack
North Coast Naturals is moving Fermented Glutamine from the earlier green and black tub to a white tub with a copper band. The brand states the formula inside is the same in both packs, so you may receive either look.
Who it suits
It suits people who train regularly and want plain glutamine to add to a shake they already drink, and anyone who prefers a one-ingredient powder with no flavouring. It is made without animal products, yeast, gluten or sulfites, in a GMP facility that also processes milk, soy and fish (collagen).
North Coast Naturals Fermented Glutamine FAQ
How much glutamine is in a scoop?
5 g of L-glutamine in each 5 g scoop.
How many scoops are in the 300 g tub?
About 60 scoops of 5 g.
Is it flavoured?
No. It is unflavoured and has no sweetener, so it can go into any drink.
Is it vegan?
Yes. The glutamine is made by fermentation and the product contains no animal ingredients.
Proudly produced in a GMP facility that also processes ingredients from milk, soy, and fish (collagen). Formulated without animal products, yeast, gluten, sulfites, artificial preservatives, or synthetic colours, flavours, or sweeteners. (GMP: Good Manufacturing Practices). Contains no genetically engineered ingredients, artificial flavours, sweeteners, or colours.
Directions Adults (19 years and over): Mix 1 scoop (5 g) with 250 mL (~8 fl oz) of water, juice, or your favourite protein shake or smoothie, 1 to 4 times per day.
Duration of use: Ask a health care practitioner for use beyond 4 weeks.
Cautions: Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep out of reach of children.
Contraindications: Stop use if you experience gastrointestinal discomfort or disturbances.
