Glutamine for MMA Fighters

Glutamine is an awesome recovery product that is used by athletes in a variety of different sports. Glutamine is one of the most important amino acids in the body in that it fuels both the gut and immune system and maximizes protein synthesis. With the amount of training that is involved in mixed martial arts, a fighter’s number one priority should be recovery. Its no secret that training from four to six hours a day can take its toll on the fighter which leads to over training and injury. Research shows levels of supplementation from 2 to 40 grams daily. Two to three grams has been found to help symptoms of queasiness. This two to three gram dosage used post workout builds protein, repairs and builds muscle and can induce levels of growth hormone found in the body. Along with that, glutamine has other healthy benefits that include:

• Increase nitrogen retention
• Reduce muscle breakdown
• Decrease recovery time needed after a workout
• Enhance immune functions

I know of many top fighters who use glutamine everyday with great success. Glutamine is an all-purpose supplement that will enhance your body and immune system. When training for fights, I try to take in around 15 to 20 grams daily. My favorite time to take glutamine is right after a workout and before bed. If you’re a big dude its probably a good idea to take in a little more. All you heavyweights should shoot for around 20 to 30 grams a day. Just about every top supplement company has a glutamine product. I like Glutamine Select from Beverly International and L-Glutamine by Schwartz Labs. Glutamine is a must have supplement. Stay ahead of the competition with this multi purpose knock out supplement.

Josh Rafferty

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Josh Rafferty was one of 16 fighters from across the United States to compete on The Ultimate Fighter Season 1, which airs on Spike TV still today. As a Mixed Martial Arts Veteran, Josh has had over 25 fights since 1998 and continues his career into 2009. Josh is also a coach and mentor to many amateur and professional fighters in his hometown of Cincinnati, OH.