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Body Attack Glutapep – A popular glutamine form from clinical nutrition

Body Attack Glutapep stands for glutamine peptides, which have been used for a long time in clinical nutrition as a stable supplement. It consists of the two amino acids glutamine and alanine, which are chemically linked together in the laboratory. For this reason, this glutamine form is also referred to as a dipeptide known as L-alanyl-L-glutamine.

Conventional L-glutamine is unstable in aqueous and acidic solutions and breaks down after a short time into the degradation product glutamate. In the last century, researchers in clinical nutrition searched for a stable glutamine form. After some time, scientists were able to develop two stable forms of glutamine peptides: alanyl-glutamine and glycyl-glutamine. Over the past 20 years, both glutamine forms have demonstrated good availability and practical usability in clinical nutrition. Stable glutamine forms have been used in clinical nutrition to support nitrogen balance, lymphocyte levels, intestinal mucosa integrity, and overall recovery support. However, Body Attack Glutapep is not a medicinal product or medical device; it is designed for athletes looking for a new and stable form of glutamine. Athletes may particularly benefit from this stable glutamine form during strict (competition) dieting phases or when preparing for endurance events such as marathons, triathlons, or ultramarathons with high training volumes. Body Attack Glutapep may therefore be a valuable addition not only in clinical nutrition settings but also during periods of unbalanced or calorie-restricted nutrition or temporary nutritional gaps.

Body Attack Glutapep – A potential amino acid supplement as a nitrogen and protein source

Body Attack Glutapep provides a stable glutamine form that the body can utilize for protein biosynthesis. This is particularly relevant during phases of increased protein turnover, such as periods of elevated physical stress or intense training when athletes train daily or complete extended training sessions. Even during strict dieting phases, the breakdown of muscle protein cannot be completely prevented. Under such catabolic metabolic conditions, Body Attack Glutapep can be a helpful supplement for athletes because the stable glutamine form provides valuable nitrogen. This allows the body to conserve amino acids and nitrogen reserves. As a result, essential amino acids may remain available for other physiological processes such as hormone production, blood cell formation, and immune-related functions.

Body Attack Glutapep – A protein reserve for exhausted and tired muscles

Body Attack Glutapep can be recommended especially during dieting phases when insufficient dietary protein or calories are consumed. In such situations, it provides a popular glutamine form that remains stable in aqueous solution, including in the bloodstream. During nutritional shortages, the body and muscles can utilize Glutapep as a nitrogen source. These nitrogen components contribute to protein metabolism and may help delay catabolic metabolic conditions. Glutapep therefore acts as a reserve within protein metabolism when protein and energy intake is limited. Prolonged physical stress over several hours is also associated with catabolic metabolic conditions. In such situations, the body increasingly relies on internal reserves such as muscle proteins. Depleted muscle and liver glycogen stores trigger hormonal processes that convert glucogenic amino acids into glucose as an alternative energy source. For this reason, athletes should ensure adequate intake not only of carbohydrates, water, vitamins, minerals, and valuable omega-3 fatty acids, but also sufficient dietary protein during demanding training phases. Body Attack Glutapep supports demanding training phases by contributing to protein intake and supporting muscle maintenance and muscle development.

Body Attack Glutapep – Athletes are informed about the amino acid glutamine

Many athletes and sports enthusiasts are familiar with the functions of glutamine through specialist literature and online resources. Glutamine is described as a semi-essential amino acid and represents a major proportion of the free amino acid pool in skeletal muscle. Due to its high concentration in muscle tissue, glutamine is often associated with hydration status and anabolic metabolic processes. The remaining freely available glutamine is present in the bloodstream, where it serves as a reserve for the liver, intestines, and kidneys. Glutamine also functions as an energy substrate for intestinal mucosal cells, which form part of the body’s protective barrier against bacteria and environmental toxins. Certain immune cells, such as lymphocytes (white blood cells), also utilize glutamine. In addition, glutamine plays a role in the urea cycle, supporting ammonia transport and contributing to acid-base balance. These findings are described in scientific literature as well as sports nutrition publications. Since the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has not yet completed the scientific evaluation of health claims related to glutamine, no specific health claims can currently be confirmed. Further substantiated statements must therefore await regulatory approval.

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• Gröber U., L-Glutamine p.235, Metabolic Tuning Instead of Doping – Micronutrients in Sport, Hirzel Verlag
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