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As of October 2026, plain L-glutamine in South Africa costs R2.68–R7.50 per 5 g serving, or about R80–R225 a month. Nutritech 300 g (R160.95–R168) is cheapest and ATP Fitness 200 g (R300) the dearest, though ATP is a pure, unsweetened single ingredient. Bigger tubs cost less per dose: Biogen 500 g is R4.53 against R6.37 for its 200 g.
We priced eight plain L-glutamine powders in October 2026 and divided by the common 5 g serving. Prices come from brand shops, Dis-Chem, Clicks, Wellness Warehouse and Faithful to Nature; some retailers vary by more than 10%, so we show bands.
| Product | Price (retailer) | Doses of 5 g | R per 5 g | 30 days at 5 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nutritech L-Glutamine 300 g | R160.95–R168 (Wellness Warehouse, Clicks) | 60 | R2.68 | R80 |
| The Harvest Table L-Glutamine 450 g | R299 (Faithful to Nature) | 90 | R3.32 | R100 |
| USN Pure Glutamine 300 g | R259 (USN shop) | 60 | R4.32 | R130 |
| Biogen L-Glutamine 500 g | R453 (Dis-Chem) | 100 | R4.53 | R136 |
| Clicks L-Glutamine 125 g | R130 (Clicks) | 25 | R5.20 | R156 |
| Myprotein L-Glutamine 500 g | R550 (Dis-Chem Living Fit) | 100 | R5.50 | R165 |
| Biogen L-Glutamine 200 g | R255 (Dis-Chem) | 40 | R6.37 | R191 |
| ATP Fitness L-Glutamine 200 g | R300 (ATP shop) | 40 | R7.50 | R225 |
We did not compute a per-dose price for USN's 150 g Glutamine 9000 (R129–R130) because its serving data is not on the shop page.
Probably not for muscle. A 2019 meta-analysis found no significant effect on athletic performance, body composition or immune function in athletes, and whey already contains glutamine. If you still want a tub, the cheapest decent option is the best choice. See what glutamine does for athletes and how much glutamine per day.
Drug-tested athletes should know that none of the glutamine listings we read shows a verified third-party certificate.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, under 18, living with kidney or liver disease, or taking regular medication, speak to a doctor, pharmacist or registered dietitian before using supplements.
| Product | Size | Price (source, date) | Servings | R per 5 g | Sweeteners |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nutritech L-Glutamine 300 g | 300 g | R160.95-R168 (Wellness Warehouse (listing via PriceCheck), 2026-10) | — | R2.68 | not stated |
| The Harvest Table L-Glutamine 450 g pouch | 450 g | R299 (Faithful to Nature (listing via PriceCheck), 2026-10) | — | R3.32 | not stated |
| USN Pure Glutamine 300 g | 300 g | R259 (USN online shop, 2026-10) | — | R4.32 | not stated |
| Biogen L-Glutamine 500 g | 500 g | R453 (Dis-Chem (listing via PriceCheck), 2026-10) | — | R4.53 | not stated |
| Biogen L-Glutamine 200 g | 200 g | R255 (Dis-Chem (listing via PriceCheck), 2026-10) | — | R6.37 | not stated |
| ATP Fitness L-Glutamine | 200 g | R300 (ATP Fitness shop, 2026-10) | — | R7.50 | None |
Educational information, not medical advice. Speak to a doctor, pharmacist or registered dietitian before using supplements if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, under 18, taking medication, or living with kidney, liver or heart disease. Prices were observed in October 2026 and are not offers.