L-Arginine
As A Protein Amino Acid
L-Arginine is a protein amino acid. L-Arginine not only
supports the body's efforts to regulate blood pressure, it enhances sexual
function and boosts immune, heart and brain functions. It is classified as a
semi-essential or conditionally essential amino acid. L-arginine is essential
for young children and for those with certain rare genetic disorders in which
synthesis of the amino acid is impaired. Some stress conditions that put an
increased demand on the body for the synthesis of L-arginine include trauma
(including surgical trauma), sepsis and burns. Under these conditions,
L-arginine becomes essential, and it is then very important to ensure adequate
dietary intake of the amino acid to meet the increased physiological demands
created by these situations. In addition, L-arginine is a precursor in the
formation of nitric oxide, creatine, polyamines, L-glutamate, L-proline, agmatin
(a possible neurotransmitter in the brain) and the arginine-containing
tetrapeptide tuftsin, believed to be an immunomodulator. L-arginine is a
glycogenic amino acid; it can be converted to D-glucose and glycogen if needed
by the body or it can be catabolized to produce biological energy.
Benefits of
L-Arginine
1-Improves the beneficial expansion of blood vessels, allowing blood to flow
more freely through the cardiovascular system.
2-Assists the body in maintaining healthy blood pressure.
3-Minimizes cardiovascular dysfunction.
4-Encourages healthy heart cells.
5-Inhibits the clogging of platelets.
6-Helps the kidneys control salt levels in the body, which, left unchecked, can
contribute to high blood pressure supports normal digestion.
