Introduction
L-Arginine is a proteinogenic, semi-essential amino acid. In contrast to the other amino acids found in the body, L-arginine contains 4 nitrogen groups in the molecule, which are probably responsible for the vasodilatory effect of L-arginine. L-Arginine can be taken in through food as well as formed by the body from other amino acids (therefore semi-essential). L-arginine plays an important role for the body as a neurotransmitter and as a building material for other body tissues.
Function and effect
L-Arginine has many important functions in the body and works in different places. Among other things, it is responsible for the communication between the vessels and the regulation of the immune system. Medically, it is used for: L-Arginine also fulfills many important functions in the body:
- Diabetics to improve insulin resistance
- Tinnitus patients and people with hair loss to improve capillary blood circulation
- Arteriosclerosis
- Optimization of the eye internal pressure
- Improvement of the ability to concentrate
- Erectile dysfunction and promotion of sperm formation
- Strengthening of the immune system
- As neurotransmitter it is involved in the control of the vessels
- In protein metabolism it ensures that ammonia is converted into urea
- During muscle building, L-Arginine is involved in the release of the growth hormones glucagon and prolactin and also plays a role in the biosynthesis of creatine.
Side effects
Since L-Arginine is a substance produced naturally in the body, there are almost no side effects with normal intake. Clinically, no side effects are known up to an intake of 15000 mg per day. So positive side effects can be observed an improvement of the general immune behavior.
Nevertheless, there are a few things to consider when supplementing with L-Arginine. For example: In herpes patients, L-Arginine should only be taken in combination with L-Lysine, otherwise it is not recommended, because it can have a negative effect on herpes. If prescription drugs are taken, a doctor or pharmacist should be consulted beforehand, so that possible interactions can be excluded.
This means that the dose is slowly increased over a longer period of time. Persons who take PDE-5 inhibitors (Viagra, Sildenafil, etc. ), should talk to their doctor, because L-Arginine can greatly increase the effect of these drugs.
If taken at the same time as biosperin, this can promote the effect of L-Arginine
- In herpes patients, L-Arginine should only be taken in combination with L-Lysine, otherwise it is not recommended, as it can have a negative effect on herpes
- If prescription drugs are taken, a doctor or pharmacist should be consulted beforehand to rule out possible interactions
- L-Arginine should be used to prevent symptoms. This means that the dose is slowly increased over a longer period of time.
- People who take PDE-5 inhibitors (Viagra, Sildenafil, etc.) should talk to their doctor as L-Arginine can greatly increase the effect of these drugs.
- When taken at the same time as biosperin, this can promote the effect of L-Arginine
