L-Arginine: Pros and Cons
January 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Where you aware that Arginine is an important amino acid for synthesizing proteins, amino acids, creatine phosphate (a significant muscle energy tore) and nitric oxide (NO, controls blood flow). NO is often referred to as a muscle-building miracle and is used by bodybuilders and power athletes. David Coman and colleagues from The Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, Australia, in a review of literature, declared that arginine increases nitric oxide and creatine production and it also takes out toxic ammonia, and endorses cell signaling within our nervous system.
For many, supplements can be very detrimental. L-arginine administration following cardiac arrest did not improve heart function and was linked with an increased risk of premature death. Arginine overdose can open blood vessels too much and cause low blood pressure and water intoxication.
L-arginine improves the symptoms of asthma
However, the supplements may help preserve bone density, stop oxidative damage from free radicals (highly reactive chemicals produced naturally during metabolism linked to aging and disease), decrease blood pressure, enhance kidney function and sexual performance and boost growth hormone and testosterone. Additionally, many long-term studies have revealed that L-arginine improved the symptoms of cardiovascular disease and asthma. This supplement performs best in people with impaired blood vessel health. As a result, people can safely take doses of 3 – 8 grams daily.
Source: Clinical Nutrition, July 2008
