Arginine

Oral Uses

• Angina pectoris

  Arginine improves physical activity capacity, tolerance and nitric oxide production; dilates blood vessels; alleviates symptoms. Take 4-8 g of arginine daily, in divided doses, for many months. This is a serious condition, use all remedies under the control of an experienced practitioner.

• Arteriosclerosis

  Arginine improves physical activity capacity, tolerance and nitric oxide production; dilates blood vessels; reduces plaque formation in blood vessels and the plaque size; alleviates symptoms. Take 3-10 g of arginine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

• Congestive heart failure

  Arginine improves physical activity capacity, tolerance, nitric oxide production and heart and kidney function; dilates blood vessels; alleviates symptoms. Take 5-12 g of arginine daily, in divided doses, for many months. This is a serious condition, use all remedies under the control of an experienced practitioner.

• Coronary artery disease

  Arginine improves physical activity capacity, tolerance and nitric oxide production; dilates blood vessels; alleviates symptoms. Take 3-10 g of arginine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

• Female sexual dysfunction

  Arginine improves nitric oxide production; increases vaginal lubrication and libido in women. Take 2-4 g of arginine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

• Impotence

  Arginine is a vasodilator; dilates blood vessels. improves nitric oxide production and blood circulation; used for treatment. Take 3-9 g of arginine daily, in divided doses, for many months. Works better with OPC's.

• Intermittent claudication

  Arginine improves nitric oxide production and blood circulation; dilates blood vessels; used for treatment. Take 2-6 g of arginine daily, in divided doses, for many months. Injection form woeks better. This is a serious condition, use all remedies under the control of an experienced practitioner.

Oral Actions

• Action - Aphrodisiac

  Arginine is an aphrodisiac; increases libido. Take 2-4 g of arginine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

• Action - Cardiac tonic

  Arginine is a cardiac tonic; strengthens the heart. Take 2-4 g of arginine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

• Action - Anti-catabolic effect

  Arginine has an anti-catabolic effect; prevents muscle loss during exercise. Take 5-15 g of arginine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

• Action - Ergogenic aid

  Arginine is an ergogenic aid; helps to improve physical or mental performance. Take 2-4 g of arginine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

• Action - Hypertensive

  Arginine is a hypotensive; reduces blood pressure. Take 2-4 g of arginine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

• Action - Immune enhancer

  Arginine is an immune enhancer; enhances immune system. Take 2-4 g of arginine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

• Action - Vasodilator

  Arginine is a vasodilator; dilates blood vessels. Take 2-4 g of arginine daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Recommended Dosage

Take 2-20 g of arginine daily, in divided doses, for many months. Works better if taken on an empty stomach.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no known safety problems if used 1-3 g daily. Safety is unknown for children and for pregnant or nursing women. High doses of arginine may create digestive problems, nausea and headache. Do not use arginine if you have general herpes virus infection, alcohol addiction, colitis, gastritis, schizophrenia, asthma and kidney or liver disease. Use high doses of arginine with caution if you have peptic ulcer.

Available Forms

Arginine is available in tablet, capsule and powder form.