L-Arginine

For Hypertension, healing, athletes muscle recovery
900 mg 200 Capsules, Code 389

$33.95

L-arginine is an essential amino acid that has been show to lower blood pressure, treat Hypertension and promote wound healing. Athletes have also found L-Arginine to be beneficial for muscle recovery. L-ornithine may be used as an alternative since it metabolizes to L-arginine in the body. If taken in doses larger that those normally obtained from your diet or if taken on an empty stomach, these amino acids may be helpful for:

Hypertension: L-arginine is required for the body to synthesize nitric oxide, which enables the arterial system to retain its youthful elasticity, thus alleviating hypertension in some people. Nitric oxide also helps to produce endothelial relaxation factor, which is needed by the arterial system to expand and contract with each heartbeat. The inability of arteries to expand and contract is a major cause of hypertension associated with aging. If you decide to try L-arginine to lower blood pressure, ask your physician to reduce your antihypertensive medication while you are increasing your intake of arginine. The suggested dose of L-arginine as a blood pressure lowering agent is 4500 mg three times daily. For some people, L-arginine does not lower blood pressure, so it’s crucial that your blood pressure be monitored to ensure that it is under
control. L-ornithine is not a suitable alternative for this purpose since quick synthesis of nitric oxide is required.

Wound Healing: Surgical or traumatic injury greatly increases the body’s need for L-arginine, a key building block to repair damaged tissue and bone. Numerous studies document enhanced wound healing in response to L-arginine supplementation. L-ornithine may also be used for this purpose.

-Dosage and use L-arginine and L-ornithine are most effectively utilized when taken on an empty stomach with water or juice. For growth hormone release, 6-12 grams of pure L-arginine or half as much pure L-ornithine or a proportional combination of both are suggested for healthy male adults before exercise or sleep depending on the weight and response of the individual. For healthy female nonpregnant, nonlactating adults, half that amount is suggested. For more details on GH releaser suggestions by weight and sex, see the Durk & Sandy Products, and the Growth Hormone Releasing Formulas sections of this site.

- L-arginine free base powder can be mixed with water or juice, however it is alkaline and some people find that mixing ascorbic acid with it produces a more pH neutral and palatable drink. The HCL product naturally produces a pH neutral and more palatable drink when mixed with water or juice.

- Start with about 25% of your target quantity and increase it gradually over a period of a few days to minimize the occurrence of minor side effects such as nausea. GH release is improved if 1-3 grams of choline and 1/2-2 grams of pantothenic acid are taken at the same time as amino acid releasers. The product, Choline Chloride Liquid, described in the Brain Anti-Aging section of this Directory contains both choline and pantothenic acid and is appropriate for this purpose.

This product contains NO wheat, yeast, gluten, corn, or dairy. Contains NO sugar, artificial sweeteners, flavors, colors, or preservatives.

Caution:

• Diabetics and borderline diabetics should use growth hormone releasers with care. L-arginine and L-ornithine might improve or worsen a diabetic condition.
  
• Persons who have not completed their bone growth (children and teenagers) and pregnant or lactating Women should not use GH releasers except under a physician’s supervision.
  
• L-arginine and L-ornithine sometimes reactivate latent herpes virus infections. Therefore, persons who have had ocular or brain herpes should not use them.
  
• Those with certain psychoses may experience worsened symptoms if they take L-arginine or L-ornithine supplements.
  
• Always take antioxidants with arginine.
  
• Higher amounts can be taken if recommended by a knowledgeable healthcare provider.

Also See L-Arginine HCL Powder, L-Arginine/L-Ornithine Powder,
L-Arginine/L-Ornithine Caps, and L-Arginine Caps

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