L-Arginine (500 mg)

Arginine is an important amino acid. Amino acids form the basic components of proteins in the body. The importance of Arginine and its impact in the body is becoming more widely recognized. Early in life Arginine is considered an essential amino acid necessary for growth but researchers are identifying Arginine’s important applications for adults. The body converts Arginine to nitric oxide and this holds, perhaps, the most potential benefit. Nitric oxide relaxes blood vessels. Studies involving patients with congestive heart failure (CHF) showed promise of benefit from taking arginine. The dilated blood vessels led to relief of some symptoms of CHF. The ability to relax blood vessels offers promise of benefit in other conditions involving restricted blood vessels. These conditions include atherosclerosis, angina, high blood pressure, erectile dysfunction, and intermittent claudication. Due to potentially negative side effects for unknown reasons, arginine should not be used by heart attack victims. Arginine is also crucial to wound healing. It may particularly help older people who tend to have low levels of arginine and difficulty healing. In addition to these functions Arginine also plays a role in cell division aiding growth of muscles and other tissues, a healthy immune system, liver regeneration, and increased production of hormones including growth hormone. Vitamin B6 helps metabolize Arginine and other amino acids. Our formula includes significant amounts of Vitamin B6 to help the body fully utilize Arginine.