Arginine is an excellent Amino Acid involved in many body functions and systems.
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Arginine is an excellent Amino Acid involved in many body functions and systems. Potential applications for supplementation of L-Arginine are weight training and sports nutrition in general, infection, healing of injuries infertility (male) and impotence. Arginine is necessary for production of various compounds needed for muscular energy production, including creating phosphate. Arginine may protect against shrinkage of the thymus, the primary gland of immunity. It also stimulates the activity of T-lymphocyte white blood cells. Arginine is involved in the transport and storage of nitrogen in muscle tissue. Studies also suggest it may enhance growth hormone release (the amounts that may be required for this are thoug ht to vary greatly from person to person). Ammonia, a major toxin to the liver, is converted into urea by arginine. Research shows that arginine supplementation enhances collagen synthesis and speeds repair time of tissue injury from surgery. Arginine is known to increase both sperm count and motility. The supplementation of arginine may raise nitric oxide, a compound involved in facilitating penile erection.
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Cautions
Should not be supplemented in cases of active herpes infection or schizophrenia.
Dosage
Typical intake: 500-5,000mg per day (taken on an empty stomach)
Ingredients
L-Arginine 500mg Other Ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Vegetable Glycerin, Water. |
