L-Arginine 500mg
Dietary Supplement
Made in the United States
1 Bottle, 100 Capsules
Product Description.
Arginine is a conditionally essential amino acid that is used serves a variety of functions within the body. It is considered conditionally essential because healthy individuals can obtain enough of it from diet and from synthesizing it within the body via the kidneys.
Nearly all protein-containing foods have arginine in them, with the only exception being gelatin. Particularly rich sources of arginine include fish and walnuts, with as much of 15% of the amino acids being comprised of arginine in the latter.
Benefits of L-Arginine 500mg:
Helps Reduce Blood Pressure.
Nitric Oxide is produced by cells in the body to reduce blood pressure and to increase blood flow. Nitric Oxide works to expand and relax blood vessels to prevent blood clots. L-Arginine increases the production of Nitric Oxide and stops its breakdown. Supplementation with L-Arginine can, therefore, be useful in reducing blood pressure. Reduced blood pressure can decrease the risk of hypertension and stroke.
A controlled study done in humans found that L-Arginine levels were consistently lower in heart disease patients than they were in healthy controls. The study also found that CHD patients had disrupted arginine metabolic pathways. L-Arginine supplementation can bring L-Arginine levels back to normal and increase Nitric Oxide production (reducing the risk of heart disease).
Lowers Inflammation.
Beyond heart health, one of the primary benefits of L-arginine is fighting disease-causing inflammation and raising immune function. L-arginine has been found to have substantial free radical-scavenging abilities due to its effects on the enzyme called superoxide dismutase (SOD) as well as other antioxidant mechanisms. It’s commonly used in combination with antioxidants like vitamin C and omega-3 fish oil supplements, helping slow the aging process and preventing many chronic diseases.
Boosts Exercise Performance.
L-arginine is known to effectively improve blood flow, which means it helps bring nutrients and oxygen to muscle and joint tissues. This means with L-arginine’s help, you can enjoy more of the many benefits of exercise but with less pain. It’s even used in some cases for increasing heat and circulation to damaged joints or cold hands and feet, especially in people with complications from other health conditions like poor blood flow, arthritis or diabetes. For example, in people suffering from painful intermittent claudication (narrowing of blood vessels in the legs and feet caused by fatty deposits), L-arginine supplementation has been shown to improve walking distance and lower muscle aches and pains.
Sexual Dysfunction.
Some research has examined whether L-arginine supplements may benefit men with sexual dysfunction. L-arginine is thought to enhance nitric oxide and in turn relax the muscles surrounding blood vessels supplying the penis. As a result, blood vessels in the penis dilate, increasing blood flow, which may help maintain an erection.
In a 2017 study published in the journal Andrology, for instance, levels of L-Arginine and L-Citrulline were measured in people with sexual dysfunction. Researchers found that levels of both amino acids were lower in men with sexual dysfunction than in those without.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Vegetarian Capsule
Servings per Container: 100
Vitamin B-6 - 10mg
L-Arginine - 500mg
OTHER INGREDIENTS: Cellulose, Water, Magnesium Stearate, and Silica.
WARNING: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DO NOT USE IF SAFETY SEAL IS DAMAGED OR MISSING. STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent any disease.