L-Glutamine is one of the most crucial bodybuilding supplements. It serves as a building block for muscle and other proteins, promotes recovery and protects muscles from breaking down therefore enhancing muscle growth.

It also aids digestion supports your immune function. L-Glutamine is produced naturally within our bodies and is most abundant amino acid found in the bloodstream. When your body is under stress from overtraining, a restricted diet, illness, or infection, your natural glutamine levels in the blood often drop below what the body needs to recover. When this happens the body will draw L-Glutamine from where it is most abundant – your muscles, this kick starting the process of muscle breakdown and wastage otherwise known as catabolism.

By supplementing with L-Glutamine you can prevent the breakdown of muscle mass during catabolic periods from occurring. This is why L-Glutamine is pretty much a staple supplement for me to take after a gym session, it's an absolute must if you are lifting weights and pushing your body to the max.

L-Glutamine is number three on my list of the most important supplements for muscle development, second only to Creatine and Protein Powder.

The EAS brand is world renown for its high quality sports supplements. EAS L-Glutamine is 100% pharmaceutical grade glutamine. When compared to others of this grade EAS comes up trumps in terms of price. It is less expensive and can be trusted to deliver. Unlike some glutamine powders EAS L-Glutamine is completely tasteless, and dissolves fully in water. I like to mix mine in with my pre and post work-out shake.

EAS L-Glutamine is the perfect addition to your post gym recovery meal and can be taken up to three times per day. When preparing for competition and when you are on a calorie restricted diet I recommend that you that one sever (1 teaspoon) before and after training, and also one serving before bed to prevent your body slipping into a catabolic state while you fast through the night.