L-ARGININE
Introduction
L-Arginine [Arginine] is is a non-essential amino
acid. Arginine promotes blood vessel relaxation and
the regulation of vascular tone. It is known an inexpensive
& documented safe amino acid, giving noticeable
positive results. It is gaining popularity as a non-prescription
treatment for high cholesterol and as an active ingredient
in sexual support products like Mycreme and Her Turn.
Research studies document that Arginine & Nitric
Oxide have a positive effect increasing muscle mass.
Arginine has been used for over 30 years with no negative
reports.
In the pancreas it is used to release insulin, in the
pituitary gland, it is a component of human growth hormone.
Arginine is gaining popularity as a nonprescription
treatment for high cholesterol and as an active ingredient
in sexual support products like Mycreme and Her Turn.
How Arginine Works
L-Arginine creates nitric oxide in the human body,
helping to improve circulationand maintain nitrogen
balance.
Deficiency is rare, low levels of arginine may produce
symptoms such as impaired insulin production as well
as possible hair loss.
L-Arginine is a precursor of nitric oxide (NO) in
the human body. NO an essential compound that helps
blood circulation, and is important to normal sexual
function in both men and women. Insufficient blood flow
is a major cause of incomplete erection in men. L-Arginine
has been shown to improve blood flow to the genital
area by dilating blood vessels and helping the penis
to enlarge to its full capacity, thus increasing the
size, hardness and frequency of erections.
L-Arginine has a similar effect in women. Higher blood
flow makes clitoral and vaginal tissues more sensitive
and responsive to sexual stimulation, and helps increase
the possibility of reaching orgasm. Studies have shown
that postmenopausal women taking supplements including
L-arginine experienced heightened sexual response.
73.5% of the women who took a supplement including
L-arginine experienced greater sexual satisfaction,
including heightened desire and clitoral sensation,
frequency of intercourse and orgasm, and less vaginal
dryness.
NOTE: Sexual dysfunction can be caused by a number
of reasons. L-arginine may be effective only in those
whose dysfunction is due to low levels of nitric oxide.
Benefits
- Cardiovascular – Aids blood
circulation. Improves vascular function for patients
with angina. Reduces risk of blood clots and stroke.
Supports normal blood pressure. Helps recovery after
heart attacks. Helps prevent and treat cardiovascular
disease.
- Immune System - L-arginine is
used by the immune system to help regulate the activity
of the thymus gland, which is responsible for manufacturing
T lymphocytes. (These are the T-cells, which assist
the immune system and body defences). For this reason
it may be a very useful nutrititional supplement for
people suffering from AIDS and other diseases which
suppress the immune system.
- Mental Wellness - In Italy, Arginine
pyroglutamate is used to treat senility, mental retardation,
and alcoholism. Arginine alone does not produce cognitive
enhancing effects. It crosses the blood-brain barrier
better than Arginine alone.
- Blood Sugar - In the pancreas
it is used to release insulin
- Anti Aging - in the pituitary
gland, it is a precursor component of human growth
hormone.
- Digestive - It is important in
liver health and assists in neutralizing ammonia in
the liver
- Skin – arginine supports
the skin and connective tissue, promoting the formation
of collagen, healing and repair of soft tissue.
- Bones & Tendons - supports
building of new bone and tendons.
- Sexual Function – L-arginine
is found in seminal fluid and is used in the treatment
of male sexual health problems and treatments for
sterility. It is used in sexual stimulants, as people
report longer and more intense orgasms when their
intake of arginine is increased.
In Men - L-Arginine improves blood
flow to the genital area and gives erections that
are harder, bigger, last longer and can be more
frequent.
In Women - causes a higher blood flow
which makes the clitoral and vaginal tissues more
sensitive and responsive to sexual stimulation.
This way, L-Arginine increases the possibility
for women to reach orgasm.
The huge advantage this natural and safe supplement
has over Viagra is that men and women can take it,
and it's considerably less expensive
- Building Muscle - supports muscle
metabolism thus facilitating the increase of muscle
mass, while reducing body fat.
Precautions
Toxicity or symptoms of high intake are rare, but massive
doses may result in thickening and coarsening of the
skin, muscle weakness, diarrhea, nausea, as well as
increasing the activity of some viruses. Those with
the following conditions should avoid high doses:
- Herpes - L-arginine may increase the severity of
attacks
- Pregnant and lactating
- Schizophrenia
Arginine & the Immune System
L-arginine is an aid to the immune system, helping
it regulate the activity of the thymus gland, which
is responsible for manufacturing T lymphocytes.These
T-cells assist the immune system and body defences.
For this reason it may be a very useful nutrititional
supplement for people suffering from AIDS and other
diseases which suppress the immune system.
Arginine to Build Muscle
Arginine is a natural catalyst for the bodies natural
production of the blood gas Nitric Oxide. The blood
gas Nitric Oxide facilitates vascular dilation, actual
increased diameter of the blood vessels. Arginine Alpha-Ketoglutarate,
AAKG, is the best catalyst for Nitric Oxide synthesis.
The best results have been achieved with Arginine was
used in conjunction with Glutamine. Glutamine is the
primary source for nitrogen in the muscles.
Food Sources of Arginine
L-arginine is found in: whole-wheat, rice, nuts, seeds,
corn, soy, grapes, coco, carob and some other foods.
Recommended Products
Argninine
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