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Arginine
Powders & Capsules
Arginine (L-arginine) is an amino acid involved in many areas of
human biochemistry, including muscle metabolism, hormone secretion,
ammonia detoxification, and the immune system. Arginine promotes
nitric oxide production, which helps support circulation and
nutrient delivery for increased muscle growth and can increase
protein synthesis.
Supports protein synthesis. -
Increases blood flow to muscle tissue.
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Boosts circulatory health.
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Increases level of nitric oxide.
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Promotes healthy sexual function.
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Improves nutrient delivery.
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May increase
levels Growth Hormone (GH).
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Basic on L-Arginine: Arginine (or L-arginine)
is a crystalline free-form amino acid involved in numerous areas of human
biochemistry, including muscle metabolism, ammonia detoxification,
hormone secretion and the immune system. L-arginine is considered a
semi-essential amino acid, because although it is normally synthesized
in sufficient amounts by the body, supplementation is sometimes
required. Arginine supports protein synthesis as it is involved in the
transport and storage of nitrogen and is important for proper physical
performance because it is used by the body to produce creatine.
L-arginine is required for the synthesis of nitric oxide, a secondary
messenger involved in blood flow. Nitric oxide is a compound that helps
keep blood vessels dilated to promote healthy blood flow. Preliminary
evidence suggests that arginine may be useful in the treatment of
medical conditions that are improved by vasodilation, such as angina,
atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease, erectile dysfunction, heart
failure, intermittent claudication/peripheral vascular disease, and
vascular headache. Arginine also stimulates protein synthesis and has
been studied for wound healing, bodybuilding, enhancement of sperm
production (spermatogenesis), and prevention of wasting in people with
critical illness. L-Arginine is beneficial for overall cardiovascular
maintenance and sexual function as well as other areas that depend
largely on healthy circulatory status.
Supports protein synthesis. -
Increases blood flow to muscle tissue.
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Boosts circulatory health.
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Increases level of nitric oxide.
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Promotes healthy sexual function.
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Improves nutrient delivery.
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Increases
levels Growth Hormone (GH).
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Promotes
healing. Helps remove waste from body.
L-arginine was first
isolated in 1886. In 1932, L-arginine was found to be required for the
generation of urea, which is necessary for the removal of toxic ammonia
from the body. In 1939, L-arginine was also shown to be required for the
synthesis of creatine. Creatine degrades to creatinine at a constant
rate, and is cleared from the body by the kidney. Arginine is also a
precursor of guanido-phosphate, phosphor-arginine and creatine, the
high-energy compounds found in muscles. L-Arginine has been used
extensively by bodybuilders to increase blood flow to muscle tissue and
to enhance creatine storage in the body although recently Arginine
Alpha-ketoglutarate has become more popular. Arginine is also an
important factor in muscle metabolism and works to transport, store and
excrete nitrogen. Free form L-Arginine has a bitter and pretty bad taste
in a pure powder form.
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