L-arginine releases nitric oxide in the blood. Nitric oxide acts to widen blood vessels in the blood stream, which may help aid certain circulatory conditions. A person’s body naturally produces L-arginine under normal circumstances. People also get additional L-arginine as part of their regular diet. L-arginine has two effects: it turns into nitric oxide and helps the body build protein. These effects give L-arginine an array of potential benefits that range from heart health and chest pain to helping to build muscles, repair wounds, and improve male fertility.*
- growth hormone reserve test*
- reducing high blood pressure*
- correcting inborn errors of urea synthesis*
- treating heart disease*
- treating erectile dysfunction (ED)*
- easing inflammation of the digestive tract in premature infants*
- controlling blood sugar in people with diabetes*
Additionally, L-arginine may have the potential to help with many other issues. However, more research needs to be done to evaluate further L-arginine’s potential to do the following:*
- improve blood flow*
- heal wounds faster*
- alleviate anxiety*
- treat burns*
- improve kidney function for people with congestive heart failure*
- enhance exercise performance*