"Competing Amino Acids"

Hey everyone!  I got a quick question regarding some supplements that I'm currently taking...

I've heard that you shouldn't take glutamine simoutaneously with creatine, b/c they'll "negate" themselves out in the digestive track.  Is this true?

Secondly, if I were to take my Arginine and Caritine supplements (I take 'em pre/post workout) simoutaneously, would those two do the same?

Thanks!

Current 4x7's:
Flat Bench: 285lbs  
Back Squat: 405lbs
Deadlift: 315lbs

ive never heard creatine and glutamine negate eachother i think thats bs.... haha man i think your worrying to much about supplements tho..L-arginine and L-carnitine play such a tiny roll in the big picture

YOU GOTTA EAT BIG, TO BE!

NASM certified trainer

Lol, I probably am!  I'm still fairly new to taking supps, other than protein. 

The reason why I was so concerned was just b/c I wouldn't want to take them "wrong", and throw my money away.

Thanks for the response though!

Current 4x7's:
Flat Bench: 285lbs  
Back Squat: 405lbs
Deadlift: 315lbs

Another question on the L-Arginine...

My workout that I am on has me taking L-Arginine both pre & post workout, along with the rest of my stack, and I workout twice a day, so a total of four doses..

It said that I should take my L-Arginine at least 15 minutes prior to taking any other pre/post workout supplements and/or shakes, I'm assuming that the Arginine competes with alot of other amino acids, etc..

So here's what I do:  about 45 mins before I hit weights, I take my Arginine powder (which tastes naaaasty)..wait 15-20 minutes..and take my Carnitine+whey protein+extra 5g's of BCAA+5g's of Glutamine.  As soon as I finish lifting (1-1.5 hrs), I take my post workout Arginine..wait 15- 20 mins..take my Creatine..wait another 25 mins..and take my whey+Glutamine+BCAA+carnitine combo.  I only take creatine post workout, since I lift twice a day.   

Am I properly spacing out my supplements, time-wise?  I know it may seems like I'm "stressing" the supp-thing, but I am still fairly new to supp's other than protein, so any input is greatly appreciated.

Thanks!!

Current 4x7's:
Flat Bench: 285lbs  
Back Squat: 405lbs
Deadlift: 315lbs

Creatine is synthesized from other amino acids in your body when it is produced naturally in your body. I don't think there would be any reason why they could cancel eachother out.

Carnitine and arginine work together in your body. That is why they are commonly combined in a dual supplement.

I don't think you should worry.

Arginine goes well with other things like vitamin C and american ginseng for example and I think supplements like No-xplode have all these essential compounds. Looks like you're taking the right stuff anyway.

''Thou that liftest me up from the gates of death.''

  Psalm 9:13

I slightly changed up the way I take my supplents...

For N.O., I now take White Flood, only pre-workout.  I try to take it on an "empty as possible" stomach, so I take my pre-workout protein/glutamine/BCAA (& green apple on the side) shake about an hour before I head to the gym, and then I take my White Flood a few minutes before I head out, which ends up being about an hour after my pre-workout shake. 

Then PWO, I do virtually do the same process as I stated above, only I just now only take the creatine immediately PWO, and my shake 25-30 mins later.
 
I still plan on continuing my L-Carnitine supplementation too, but I just ran out and I just gotta make it to the store to get some more in the near future. 

And as a side note, I must say I do like White Flood thus far.  Only been taking it for two days, but I did notice a different when I was lifting.

...time to head to the gym now to do my leg tri-sets..i'm sweating thinking about themm, lol.

Current 4x7's:
Flat Bench: 285lbs  
Back Squat: 405lbs
Deadlift: 315lbs