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What is L-Arginine?

L-arginine is an amino acid needed to maintain the health of the liver, skin, joints and muscles. Arginine helps strengthen the immune system and aids in regulating hormones and blood sugar.

Arginine is considered a semi-essential amino acid. Although the body can normally manufacture enough for its own needs, there are times when dietary supplementation may be needed.

Arginine stimulates and strengthens the immune system by increasing the production of T lymphocytes (T- cells)(Wikipedia) from the thymus gland. Arginine supports the liver by neutralizing the effects of ammonia and other toxic substances in the body. It is essential for the generation of urea, needed to remove toxic ammonia from the body during urination.

Arginine is directly involved in a myriad of hormonal processes in the body. It supports and triggers the pancreas to release insulin and is used to manufacture the pituitary hormone vasopressin.

The body requires arginine to manufacture nitric oxide, a chemical that causes blood vessel relaxation (vasodilation). The two compounds work synergistically to ensure blood vessels are dilated so that adequate oxygen circulates in the body.

Health Benefits of L-Arginine

Many common foods such as chocolate, coconut, dairy products, brown rice, raisins, almonds, barley, cashews, cereals, chicken, gelatin, meat, oats, peanuts, soybeans, walnuts, white flour, wheat and wheat germ contain large amounts of arginine.

Arginine supplements should be considered by those with health issues that may deplete arginine or those looking to support a strenuous exercise regimen.

Large concentrations of arginine are found in the skin, and the amino acid plays a key role in the health of the body’s connective tissues, particularly muscles. Arginine helps the body process both creatine (a natural byproduct of metabolism that aids exercise performance) and nitrogen (an element needed for muscle metabolism.)

Purity and Concentration of L-Arginine

L-arginine base powder contains no fillers, taste additives or anti-caking agents. It is a free form of the amino acid L-arginine without any additional chemical groups attached.

Suggested use of L-Arginine

Individual needs vary greatly. The suggested serving size for L-arginine is 750 milligrams taken one to three times daily on an empty stomach, depending on individual needs. You can see the full bulk density/volumetric conversion chart for Arginine here. A serving size of 1/4 teaspoon will provide 753 milligrams.

WARNING: Do not use if you are taking MAO's, blood pressure or erectile dysfunction medication (such as Viagra.)

Potential Side Effects of L-Arginine

When taking arginine at suggested levels, arginine is largely free of side effects. Minor digestive disturbances occur infrequently. Higher doses of arginine can increase stomach acid. Arginine may change potassium levels, especially in people with liver disease. People with kidney problems and those who take ACE inhibitors or potassium-sparing diuretics should not use supplemental arginine unless they are under medical supervision from a qualified professional. The supplement is not recommended for pregnant and nursing women. DO NOT take Arginine following a heart attack

Common Effects of L-Arginine

Although it has been first isolated way back in 1886, it was only in 1932 when scientists learned that L-arginine is needed to create urea, a waste product that is necessary for toxic ammonia to be removed from the body. In 1939, researchers discovered that L-arginine is also necessary to manufacture creatine. Creatine supplements are used by athletes attempting to improve sports performance, increase energy levels and speed up recovery. Arginine helps inhibit creatine breakdown.

PureBulk sells several creatine supplements, including Creatine Monohydrate, Creatine Ester Malate, Creatine Gluconate, Creatine Ethyl Ester HCL and Dicreatine Malate.

Bioavailability, Mixing and Solubility of L-Arginine

This product dissolves quickly in hot water and somewhat more slowly in cold water. L-arginine base has a characteristically unpleasant bitter taste. When taking L-arginine base as a plain powder, mix with a strongly flavored beverage or citrus juice before drinking. An acidic beverage such as lemonade works best. For some, taking L-arginine capsules is the best way to use this nutritional supplement.

Synonyms/Other names for L- Arginine

2-amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acid, Arg, arginine, L-arg.

References & Further Research

WebMD: Arginine

Wikipedia: Arginine

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