GLUTAMINE SUPPLEMENTATION DID NOT BENEFIT ATHLETES DURING SHORT-TERM WEIGHT REDUCTION

The purpose was to determine if glutamine supplementation would prevent a loss of lean mass in athletes during a 12-day weight reduction program. It was hypothesized that supplementation would spare lean body mass. Subjects (n=18) exercised and dieted to create a 4186kJ·day-1 energy deficit and a 83...

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Main Authors: Mona Rosene-Treadwell, Robin Lund, Kevin J. Finn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Uludag 2003-12-01
Series:Journal of Sports Science and Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.jssm.org/vol2/n4/7/v2n4-7.htm