Iron Vegan Iron Vegan - Fermented L-Glutamine 5 g, 400 grams
Iron Vegan Fermented L-Glutamine - Derived from non-GMO vegan sources (beets and/or corn) that have been fermented using bacterial cultures. L-Glutamine supports the immune system following periods of physical stress and assisting in muscle cell repair after exercise.
Price
Regular Canadian retail price: $30.48 CAD. Price Vault members pay below retail on this product. Member pricing is private and shown after a free opt-in, with no membership fee, no minimum order and no subscription.
In stock. Free shipping across Canada on orders over $89, flat $9.95 under that. 30 days to request a return, with return shipping paid by the customer. Ships from Victoria, BC.
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Why people keep reordering it
- Clean fuel
- Quality protein and greens without the junk.
- Easy to mix
- Blends smooth into water, milk or a smoothie.
- Recovery and everyday nutrition
- Supports muscle, energy and filling dietary gaps.
Best suited to: trains hard enough to feel run down after sessions, wants a plant-sourced amino acid powder, already mixes a post-workout shake.
What the research supports
Each scoop is 5 grams of fermented L-glutamine powder, mixed into 125 ml of a drink after training. The 400 g tub holds 80 scoops.
Recovery studies typically use 5 to 10 grams of glutamine a day.
- Muscle recovery (evidence: moderate, from small rcts, crossover trials)
- Intense training empties glutamine from muscle faster than the body can replace it. Topping it up has modestly eased soreness and sped strength recovery in some trials.
- Immune resilience (evidence: limited, from observational studies, small rcts)
- Heavy training drains glutamine, the fuel immune cells run on, and low levels track with more infections in athletes. Supplement trials on infection rates stay small and mixed.
Read the literature: Muscle recovery on PubMed, Immune resilience on PubMed.
Is it right for you
Worth it if
- trains hard enough to feel run down after sessions
- Glutamine stores drop after intense or prolonged exercise, and 5 g post-workout targets that dip.
- wants a plant-sourced amino acid powder
- This is fermented from beets and/or corn rather than derived from animal protein.
- already mixes a post-workout shake
- The 125 ml mixing instruction makes it easy to add on top of a protein or carb drink.
Look elsewhere if
- trains casually a few times a week without heavy volume
- Regular meals with adequate protein already supply glutamine, so this is unnecessary unless training load is high.
- wants a single product for full recovery support
- Glutamine alone doesn't address protein synthesis, so pair it with a complete protein source rather than expecting it to do that job.
What to expect
Any effect is about recovery, not a felt sensation. Reduced post-exercise soreness or a steadier immune response during heavy training blocks is the realistic outcome, and it takes consistent use over weeks of training rather than a single dose to notice.
How it compares
- Compared with unfermented L-glutamine powder
- The fermentation process here uses bacterial cultures on plant sources instead of synthetic or animal-derived production methods. The tradeoff: Fermented glutamine typically costs more per gram than standard synthetic glutamine powders.
Product details
- Active ingredient
- Vegan fermented L-Glutamine
- Ingredient form
- grams
- Strength
- 5 g
- Suggested use
- : Add 1 scoop to 125 ml of the beverage of your choice. To assist in muscle cell repair, take immediately following exercise.
- Country of manufacture
- Canada
- Certifications
- Non-GMO, Made in Canada
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place
- Brand
- Iron Vegan
How to take it
: Add 1 scoop to 125 ml of the beverage of your choice. To assist in muscle cell repair, take immediately following exercise.
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Consult a practitioner if you are pregnant, nursing or on medication.
Ingredients
Each scoop contains
- Vegan fermented L-Glutamine
- 5 g
Free from
Contains no gluten. Non-GMO, Vegan. Informed Sport Certified – Banned Substance Tested
Interactions and cautions
- Medications
- May interact with certain prescription medications. Review with your pharmacist if you take daily medication.
- Timing
- Separate from medications by 2 to 4 hours unless directed otherwise by a healthcare practitioner.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
- General
- Use only as directed. Discontinue and consult a practitioner if you experience an adverse reaction.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Free certified advisors are available at 1-888-386-1211, Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm PT.
Questions about Iron Vegan - Fermented L-Glutamine
- Is this the genuine, authentic product?
- Yes. It is identical to what you would pay full price for anywhere else, sourced through our authorized supplier relationships.
- How is the price below retail?
- We buy direct, with nobody in the middle taking a cut, and we sell it for close to what we paid. You see the price privately because you have unlocked the Vault.
- How fast does it ship?
- Orders placed before 12pm PT are processed the same day and ship within two business days. Shipping is free over $89, and a flat $9.95 under that.
- Can I return it?
- You have 30 days after it arrives to request a return. Product must be unused, in its original packaging, with proof of purchase, and return shipping is paid by you. Find it cheaper anywhere in Canada and we will match the price.