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A versatile, conditionally essential amino acid
What is arginine used
for? One of the reasons people take supplemental arginine is because of its
ability to improve blood flow and circulation. In the body, it is converted into nitric
oxide, which causes blood vessels to open wider. This has multiple benefits,
such as improving heart and brain health. Another important aspect of L-arginine is that
it stimulates the production of certain hormones, especially beneficial human
growth hormones and insulin that help usher glucose into cells to be used for
growth and energy output. This is one of the reasons it is believed to enhance
physical performance, stamina and strength.
Everyone produces some L-arginine on his
or her own, but how much depends on factors like your age,
inflammation level, condition of your heart and arteries, gender, diet quality,
and genetics. Some of the reasons someone might not produce optimal levels of L-arginine
include eating a vegetarian/vegan diet low in complete protein sources, having
poor digestive health that makes metabolizing protein difficult, high levels of
oxidative stress caused by free radicals (due to diet, stress or pollution),
smoking and genetic factors.
SIZE: 60c
L-Arginine capsules contain 500 mg pure, crystalline L-arginine.
- People with a history of schizophrenia or herpes simplex virus should not take Arginine. Although it’s generally safe, considering it’s a natural amino acid, there are some potential L- arginine side effects to be aware of. If you have a history of heart disease, low blood pressure, diabetes, kidney problems or an active virus (like herpes or shingles), it’s not recommended to supplement with it until you speak with a doctor first.
- There’s some research suggesting that taking arginine supplements after a heart attack may be dangerous. Because there’s a possibility of this supplement leading to complications in people with a history of heart attacks, avoid taking arginine supplements if this applies to you.
- Is L-arginine safe to take daily? Consuming it from natural food sources isn’t harmful, but daily high doses might complicate your condition, especially if you take other medications or a series of supplements.
- Talk to your doctor about what dose might be most beneficial for you and whether or not you should worry about adverse reactions based on your current situation.
- It’s also possible that this supplement can cause allergic reactions or increased swelling in the lungs and airways, so people with existing allergies or asthma should use L-arginine with caution.
Some of the reasons someone might not produce optimal levels of L-arginine include: - eating a vegetarian/vegan diet low in complete protein sources
- having poor digestive health that makes metabolizing protein difficult
- high levels of oxidative stress caused by free radicals (due to diet, stress or pollution)
- smoking
- genetic factors
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