Description
The amino acid arginine is acquiring a reputation for keeping the body's biggest muscle - the heart - in tip-top shape. In fact, this workhorse nutrient performs numerous vital functions, facilitating the healing of wounds and promoting the secretion of key hormones such as insulin and glucagon. Most adults don't need to take this nonessential amino acid in supplement form because it's so readily obtained through a wide range of foods, including meats, poultry, fish, dairy products, and nuts. (The body actually manufactures arginine by digesting the proteins in these foods.) But a few important exceptions merit attention. Arginine supplements appear to reduce mildly elevated blood pressure by enhancing the synthesis of nitric oxide (a gas) in the cells that line the blood vessels. This helps dilate vessel walls and improve blood flow around the heart. In fact, nitric oxide ranks as the body's most potent blood vessel expander. Arginine supplements may also inhibit the buildup of plaque and other substances that can harden blood vessels, a condition known as atherosclerosis. Recent findings indicate that this amino acid may lower cholesterol as well. Its positive effect on circulation makes it potentially useful for treating Coronary heart disease; here blood flow to the heart is limited and causes damage to this muscle. Arginine may also benefit Angina (chest pain), a condition associated with tightening of vessels around the heart.
Cautions
L-Arginine is a known antagonist of the herpes virus. If you suffer from either type 1 or 2 herpes L-argenine supplementation should be avoided as this pay bring on an attack/outbreak.
Dosage
As a dietary supplement, take one capsule up to three times daily. For best results take on an empty digestion, stomach.
Ingredients
L-Arginine (as L-Arginine HCl) 500 mg. Also contains Cellulose, Gelatin (capsule), Magnesium Stearate and Silica in small quantities.
