Category Archives: L-arginine

Dietary Arginine and Nitric Oxide Production

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Nitric oxide is a signal molecule that has an extensive role in the regulation of cellular function. In particular, nitric oxide is required for the dilation of arteries and low levels in the endothelial lining of the arteries is thought … Continue reading →

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Arginine and Athletic Performance

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Arginine is a conditionally essential protogenic amino acid. Arginine is of interest to athletes because it is known to cause the release of significant amounts of growth hormone. Doses required for this effect are thought to be around 15 to … Continue reading →

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