Arginine
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Arginine or L-arginine is a complex, nitrogen-rich amino acid that is available as a natural supplement.[1][2]
Purpose[edit | edit source]
Arginine is a precursor for nitric acid and is catalyzed by nitric oxide synthase (NOS) enzyme.[1][2] Arginine is also a precursor to agmatine and creatine, and a precursor in the urea cycle.[2] This means arginine has a role in many different bodily systems including vasodilation, modulating the immune system, neurotransmission, ammonia detoxification, cell signaling and muscles.[2]
Sources[edit | edit source]
The human body synthesizes arginine from the admino acid citrulline.[2]
Evidence[edit | edit source]
Arginine may help reduce fatigue, and may help prevent or treat heart or circulatory diseases.[1]
ME/CFS[edit | edit source]
Costs and availability[edit | edit source]
Available over the counter.
Risks and safety[edit | edit source]
Learn more[edit | edit source]
- Arginine - PubChem
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 PubChem. "Arginine". pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 van der Poll, MCG; Luiking, YC; Dejong, CHC; Soeters, PB (September 2, 2009). "Amino Acids". In Caballero, Benjamin (ed.). Guide to Nutritional Supplements. Oxford, UK: Academic Press. pp. 2–5. ISBN 978-0-12-375661-9.
