Evidence supporting the use of: Creatine glutamine
For the health condition: Athletic and Exercise Aids
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 4
Creatine and glutamine are both popular supplements among athletes, often marketed together or individually as "athletic and exercise aids." The scientific evidence supporting creatine is robust: numerous randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews have demonstrated that creatine supplementation (typically as creatine monohydrate) increases muscle phosphocreatine stores, enhances high-intensity exercise performance, and supports gains in muscle mass and strength during training. These effects are particularly pronounced in activities involving repeated short bursts of high-intensity effort, such as sprinting or weightlifting.
On the other hand, glutamine is an amino acid that plays roles in immune function and gut health. Despite widespread use among athletes, scientific evidence supporting glutamine supplementation for exercise performance is much weaker. Most studies show little to no benefit in terms of strength, muscle mass, or endurance in healthy individuals. Glutamine may help reduce exercise-induced immune suppression in some cases, but its impact on athletic performance is minimal.
In summary, creatine is scientifically validated as an effective ergogenic aid, while glutamine's benefits for athletes are less clear and generally not supported for performance enhancement. When combined as "creatine glutamine," the exercise aid effects are primarily attributed to creatine. Thus, the overall scientific evidence for "creatine glutamine" as an athletic and exercise aid is strong, but this is due to creatine rather than glutamine.
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7-Keto-DHEAacetyl l-carnitine
adenosine 5-triphosphate disodium (ATP)
alpha d-ribofuranose
alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG)
amino acids
ashwagandha
astaxanthin
bacillus subtilis
beet
beta-alanine
black tea
bovine
branched-chain amino acids
caffeine
capsaicinoids
coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
collagen
colostrum
conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)
cordyceps
creatine monohydrate
curcumin
eleuthero
ginseng
green tea
guarana
guayusa
l-isoleucine
l-alanine
l-alanyl-l-glutamine
l-arginine
l-carnitine
l-citrulline
l-glutamine
l-glycine
l-leucine
l-ornithine
l-taurine
l-tyrosine
l-valine
maca
magnesium
maltodextrin
muira puama
Acetyl-L-Tyrosine
omega-3 fatty acids
ornithine alpha-ketoglutarate
peppermint oil
protein
pyridoxal-5-phosphate (P-5-P)
rhodiola
black ginger
spirulina
tongkat ali
tribulus
vitamin C
watermelon
whey protein
suma
jiaogulan
capsicum
bee pollen
cistanche
electrolytes blend (proprietary)
yerba mate
algae
cocoa
brown rice protein
sea salt
1,3,7-Trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
2, 17a-dimethyl-17b-hydroxy-5a-androst-2-ene
Arginine Alpha Ketoglutarate
Antler
Arginine Creatine
Arginine nitrate
Arachidonic Acid
Arginine malate
Arginine aspartate
Alpha glyceryl
Alpha-ketoisocaproic acid
Agmatine
adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Algal protein
Alpha hydroxyisocaproic acid
Arginine silicate
Bicarbonate
Beef Protein
Bovine Protein
Bulbine natalensis
Ba Ji Tian
BCAA
Camellia sinensis
Coconut
Casein
Cardarine
Capsinoids
Citrate malate
Capsiate
Creatine
D-Aspartic Acid
Dihydrocapsiate
Deer Velvet
D-Ribose
Ephedra
Elk antler
Ecdysteroids
Elthyl-Alpha-Guanido-Methyl-Ethanoate
Ecdysterone
Ephedrine
glucose
Isoleucine
Ketone Salts
Milk Protein
Quinoa Protein
salt
yohimbine
Other health conditions supported by Creatine glutamine
Athletic and Exercise AidsFatigue
Muscle Tone (lack of)
Muscular Dystrophy
Wasting