Symmetry
Products with Arginine: Aphrodisia
136, Night Lite, Cardio Essentials
Arginine
is considered a non-essential
amino acid because under most
conditions it is produced by the
body from other amino acids. It
is, however, essential for newborns
and is conditionally essential
for adults with certain health
challenges. Amongst it’s purported
benefits, Arginine supplementation
is suggested to improve cardiovascular,
reproductive, lung, kidney, gastrointestinal,
liver and immune functions, and
it facilitates wound healing.
The
mode of action for the role Arginine
plays in improving health and
well-being is the result of its
conversion to nitric oxide (NO)
in cells that line the inside
of the blood vessels, the endothelial
cells. Nitric oxide causes relaxation
of smooth muscles, is the body's
most potent vasodilator [a vasodilator
is an agent that causes vasodilatation;
vasodilatation is widening of
the lumen or opening of blood
vessels], and is an important
regulator of blood pressure.
A
review of studies on L-Arginine
and it’s role in the management
of cardiovascular health was recently
published (Ann Pharmacother 2001
Jun; 35 (6):755-64). The conclusions
reached were that L-Arginine improved
endothelial function through vasodilatation.
Most
of the studies show a benefit
to Arginine were short-term and
small scale and require follow
up to confirm the results. However,
the list of benefits includes:
- Support
normal blood pressure and normal
circulation
- Supports
cardiovascular functioning
- Improves
immune response
- Improves
exercise capacity
- Support
the micro-circulation of the
liver
Supports
sexual performance due to relaxation
of the blood vessels in the genitalia
causing increased blood flow to
the region. This in turn results
in penile or clitoral engorgement.
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