Creatine / Glutamine

[Proto]

Will these supplments actually do anything?

[ebon00]

Creatine: Yes!!!!

This is the golden standard of "regular" supplements. Most people notice strength and weight gain in the firts 2-3 weeks when on this (I notice it after 2 days) and although the weight gain is almost entirely water it will help you get a few more reps on almost all your exercises. And that's all that matters really.

Glutamine: maybe, maybe not.

Depends on what form and when you take it. Regular L-glutamine will not make it past the intestine (at least no more than 5% will) so your muscles won't benefit. Plus, there's plenty of L-glutamine in regular protein powder. Glutamine peptides might have better absorption rates but you should take it post-workout with a protein/high GI carb combo.

[addict]

ebon00 hit the nail on the head i reckon

[Shmackey]

I think they should replace the stickers on glutamine containers with ones that say "Snake Oil."

I agree with the other posts. Your good protein powders have plenty of glutamine.

[James580]

I've had good results with glutamine. Workouts that would otherwise leave me sore for days are no more thanks to glutamine.

[mjjensen]

I rate Glutamine highly... best supplement i've taken, much better for me than creatine. Increased LBM and strength gains were steady.

Everyone is different I guess.