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IN THE MATRIX
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lutamine is one of the 21 glutamine actually gets into the blood
amino acids found in proteins. and to the muscles. Glutamine peptides
Glutamine is a “conditionally avoid this trap as special receptors in
essential” amino acid and functions the intestine allow for maximum and
as a true workhorse within the body. intact absorption. Glutamine peptides
It is the most abundant amino acid in have been shown to be superior in
body with approximately 60 percent increasing blood glutamine levels than
found in skeletal muscles. Strenuous straight glutamine, indicating that
exercise depletes glutamine, promotes the amino acid has been effectively
inflammation and suppresses the absorbed. Due to increased solubility
immune system. and stability, glutamine peptides are
Research indicates that body build- delivered more rapidly and efficiently
ers, fitness and strength athletes, and to skeletal muscles and other target
other active people often do not pro- tissues promoting a rapid recovery from
duce enough glutamine to restore criti- exercise and supporting lean muscle
cal glutamine levels within a reasonable mass.
time frame following training. That’s Acetyl-L-Glutamine is a new and
why supplementing unique form of glu-
with a quality glu- tamine also called N-
tamine product can acetyl-glutamine (NAG).
be very helpful in re- This form of glutamine
pairing heavily trained is more stable and sol-
muscles, which is im- uble than other forms.
portant for muscle re- Studies have shown
covery and gains. that NAG is almost
Glutamine also completely hydrolyzed
controls skeletal during digestion indi-
muscle pH, which can cating near complete
become quite acidic absorption. Addition-
during exercise result- ally, this form is useful
ing in muscle fatigue, for replenishing brain
pain and soreness. neurotransmitters after
Research suggests a hard workout.
that more frequent GlutaMatrix allows
dosages of glutamine more active glutamine
By Phil Harvey, PhD, RD, FACN
throughout the day to get through to work-
is more effective at ing muscles instead of
providing muscle recovery and immune being trapped in the gut, thus increasing
function support. the body’s ability to repair and recover
If you are looking for a cutting-edge more efficiently. GlutaMatrix is a power-
glutamine supplement, then you should ful and effective anti-catabolic supple-
consider Max GlutaMatrix. This product ment promoting muscle repair, recovery
takes glutamine to the next level with its and healthy immune function.
multi-source Gluta-Tri technology, an GlutaMatrix is your solution to the
advanced proprietary blend consisting most powerful and effective post-
of three unique forms – free glutamine, exercise anti-catabolic supplement.
glutamine peptides and N-acetyl- Train hard and get the most from your
workouts with GlutaMatrix! MS&F
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glutamine – of glutamine molecules.
One area of exciting research in
sports nutrition is in the new generation
of bioactive peptides. Studies have Who is Dr. Harvey? Phillip W. Harvey, PhD, RD, FACN, is
demonstrated that up to 85 percent of the Chief Scientific Officer for Max Muscle.  A leading expert
LEARN MORE. VISIT US ONLINE AT in nutritional biochemistry and sports nutrition, he  has been
free glutamine is used by the intestine, involved in education, research and the nutritional industry for
MAXMUSCLE.COM a phenomenon termed the “Glutamine more than 24 years. To ask him a question, please visit www.
Available EXCLUSIVELY at MAX MUSCLE Sports Nutrition Paradox,” as a small percentage of maxmuscle.com.

† These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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