amino_acid
Arginine
TL;DR
L-Arginine is a semi-essential amino acid and the primary precursor to nitric oxide (NO) via nitric oxide synthase. It plays critical roles in vasodilation, immune function, growth hormone secretion, and wound healing.
Overview
L-Arginine is a semi-essential amino acid and the primary precursor to nitric oxide (NO) via nitric oxide synthase. It plays critical roles in vasodilation, immune function, growth hormone secretion, and wound healing. Widely used for cardiovascular support and exercise performance.
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products in our database contain Arginine
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Compound forms
Arginine comes in several molecular forms. Each absorbs and acts differently.
Arginine Alpha-Ketoglutarate (AAKG)
(2S)-2-amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acid + 2-oxopentanedioate
Bioavailability
65%
Typical dose
3–10 g
L-Arginine
(2S)-2-amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acid
Bioavailability
70%
Typical dose
3–30 g
Benefits
- Nitric oxide production
- Cardiovascular health
- Exercise performance
- Growth hormone release
- Wound healing
Dose guide
Common dose
3-6 g daily
Typical range
3000–6000 mg
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Interactions
synergistic. Citrulline converts to arginine in the kidneys but with better oral bioavailability; citrulline actually raises plasma arginine more effectively than oral arginine itself
enhances. Arginine increases NO production while PDE5 inhibitors prevent breakdown of NO-mediated cGMP; combined may cause excessive vasodilation and dangerous hypotension
competes. Arginine and lysine compete for the same CAT1 transporter; high arginine may promote herpes simplex replication while lysine inhibits it
enhances. Arginine lowers blood pressure via nitric oxide-mediated vasodilation; additive effects with antihypertensive medications
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