What is L-Arginine Base?
L-arginine is an amino acid that has numerous functions in the body. It
helps the body get rid of ammonia (a waste product), is used to make
compounds in the body such creatine, L-glutamate, and L-proline, and
can be converted to glucose and glycogen if needed.
L-arginine is used to make the nitric oxide, a compound in the body
that relaxes blood vessels. Preliminary studies have found that
L-arginine may help with conditions that improve when blood vessels are
relaxed (called vasodilation).
Sources of L-Arginine
L-arginine is conditionally essential, which means that the body
normally has enough. It's produced in the kidney and to a lesser
extent, in the liver.
Food sources of L-arginine include plant and animal proteins, such as
dairy products, meat, poultry, fish, and nuts. The ratio of L-arginine
to lysine is also important - soy and other plant proteins have more
L-arginine than animal sources of protein.
Severe burns, infections, and injuries can deplete the body's supply of
arginine. Under these conditions, L-arginine becomes essential and it
is necessary to ensure proper intake to meet the increased demands.
Dose:
3-5 Grams a day
