L-Arginine
Marketed as an aphrodisiac and for treating erectile dysfunction, many products contain multiple ingredients such as yohimbe (yohimbine), horny goat weed (epimedium), maca, ginkgo, ginseng, damiana, muira puama, tribulus terrestris, DHEA and vitamins and minerals. If you are planning to take L-Arg to help your heart conditions or angina, may we suggest garlic and omega-3 fish oils as well? They have extensive research evidence to prove that they will help support your heart. The use of L-arginine to stimulate release of growth hormone to help with building muscle mass is not supported in current research. Currently, there is not much good research evidence of using L-arg to enhance athletic performance or to increase muscle strength. 
Table of Contents Suggested Benefits and
Traditional Uses
Facts about L-Arg Side Effects, Toxicity, Warnings and Interactions Foods that contain this amino acid Dosage & How much to take Evidence of BenefitsFor detailed comments on research studies for each of the benefits below see our article Benefits of L-Arginine.
Suggested Benefits and Traditional UsesOrally
Topically (on the skin)
Facts about L-ArginineWhat is
L-Arginine? Also known as L-Arg, this one of the
amino acids needed to make proteins in our body. It is considered a
semi-essential amino acid because the body can make enough of it under
normal conditions. However, it can be taken as a supplement as well.
The effects of L-Arg on the blood vessel system is well studied. The body is able to convert L-Arg into nitric oxide (NO), (also known as the endothelium-derived relaxation factor, EDRF). Nitric oxide is capable of dilating blood vessels. It is shown that NO can reduce blood pressure. L-Arg is the only substance the body can use to make NO. So too little L-Arg will prevent sufficient production of nitric oxide. This would cause reduced circulation and blood flow problems in the body, the coronary arteries and into the penis. L-Arg also seems to stimulates the release of growth hormone (GH), prolactin, glucagon and insulin but current studies do not support L-arginine's ability to enhance athletic performance or enhance the release of GH. No studies show that using amino acids such as L-arginine before strength training will increase the release of GH. Strength training by itself is responsible for the increase in muscle mass and strength.
Foods rich in
natural L-Arg include: red meat, poultry, dairy
products and fish.
Other good sources include walnuts, pecans, Brazil nuts, brown rice, coconut, almonds, barley, cashew, oats and peanuts. Benefits of L Arginine and Discussions on Research Studies Done Found out
results from some of the research studies done on benefits of L-Arginine
for treating various health conditions...
Side Effects, Toxicity, Warnings and Interactions Detailed
information on L-Arg
side effects is fully disclosed in this article.
Find out what to watch out for when taking high doses of this amino
acid...
Recommended Dosage to Use Detailed
information on L-Arg
Dosage for treating various health conditions is
revealed in this article...
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