Arginine

What are the benefits?

Arginine is an amino acid (one of the building blocks from which proteins are made), which has several important roles in the body. It helps to maintain a strong immune system and aids in the detoxification of the liver. It also helps maintain a healthy ratio of muscle and fat in the body, and is a component of collagen. Collagen is a protein used in wound healing and the formation of bone. Arginine is a precursor to nitric oxide, a substance which helps maintain brain function such as memory recall, and is important to help blood vessels stay dilated. Arginine plays an essential role in the release of insulin and growth hormones and is a component of the pituitary hormone vasopressin.

What are the natural food sources?

Good sources of arginine are dairy products, meat, poultry, and fish. Nuts, coconut, oats, soybeans, walnuts, wheat and chocolate also contain significant amounts of arginine.

How much do you need?

The recommended daily allowance for arginine is not defined.

Are you likely to be deficient?

The body usually makes enough arginine, even when the diet is lacking. However, during times of unusual stress (including during infection, or following burns or injury), the body may not be able to keep up with increased requirements.

Are there any interactions?

Those suffering from viral infections such as herpes should not take supplemental arginine, and should avoid foods containing high amounts of arginine. Arginine appears to promote the growth of certain viruses.

Arginine can be found in the following  products:
Vitabiotics Wellman 30 Tablets.

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