Health Benefits of Arginine
Thursday, November 13th, 2008
L-Arginine is a dietary substance and an amino acid that helps the body rid itself of ammonia and is used to make such compounds in the body as creatine and glutamate. It can also be converted to glucose and glycogen if needed. The health benefits of this substance are many. Preliminary research has found that Arginine may help with conditions such as atherosclerosis and erectile dysfunction. It’s found in protein formation and with larger doses stimulate growth hormone production and prolactin.
One of the most prominent health benefits of L-Arginine is its use in patients who can benefit from increased blood flow, such as erectile dysfunction and heart disease. It is used in the manufacture of nitric oxide, this is found to increase blood flow by reducing blood vessel stiffness and improves blood vessel function. Aginines effect of increased blood flow makes it a candidate in cases of erectile dysfunction. It helps dilates the penis’ blood vessels, this increased blood flow helps sustain an erection. It helps increase blood flow throught out body, this is why it is believed to help with heart disease and erctile dysfunction. L-Arginine is also used in the care of and relief from arthritis symptoms as it is a component of collagen. Collagen plays a vital role in the production of new tissue and bone cells. For this reason, it is also thought to promote the rapid healing of wounds, especially bones.
Athletes take advantage of the health benefits of L-Arginine due to the amino acid’s ability to promote the release of human growth hormone, which enhances energy and endurance in the body. Athletes also use it to increase the production of insulin and creatine phosphate, which is thought to increase lean muscle mass and enhanced fat loss. L-Arginine has been found to have healing properties and may aid in the healing of bones and wounds.
