24 Reasons YOU should try Arginine
The nitric oxide derived from arginine is directly or indirectly involved in almost every cellular response and health condition there is, from the cardiovascular system to the immune system, and hormone function to nerve function. The following is certainly not a complete list of possible benefits that this amino acid may provide, but these are the primary scientifically backed reasons that everyone, both healthy and those who are not so healthy, should consider adding arginine to their wellness plan.
1. Arginine is 1,000 times more powerful than any naturally occurring antioxidant in the body. It’s antioxidant
properties are beneficial for various body systems and may provide protection against heart disease, stroke, cancer, and diabetes, as well as slowing the aging process.16,17
2. It provides many benefits for the cardiovascular system, including increasing production of nitric oxide by the
endothelium. This keeps your arteries more elastic, which in turn aids with blood flow and lowering blood pressure.18,19 It also helps to relieve angina.20
3. It can improve memory, especially long-term memory21, and may help to reverse the effects of dementia and Alzheimer's disease22.
4. It may help in the treatment and prevention of diabetes since many complications associated with diabetes,
including poor circulation and blindness, are related to the vascular system. Arginine has also been found to regulate
insulin secretion in the pancreas27,28.
5. It has been shown to improve prostate function46.
6. It boosts human growth hormone (HGH) production to normal levels, which provides anti-aging benefits23.
7. It improves communication of messenger cells between
nerves and the brain24.
8. It may help improve immune function25 and fight bacterial
infections26.
9. It may inhibit the division and proliferation of cancer
cells29,30.
10. It helps lower LDL and serum cholesterol levels31.
11. It can improve male sexual performance by treating
vascular erectile dysfunction (ED)32.
12. It has anticoagulant abilities that can reduce clotting, which lowers heart attack and stroke risk33.
13. It reduces high blood pressure related to pregnancy, a risk factor for both the expecting mother and the unborn child34.
14. It is useful for treating asthma by opening pulmonary
pathways to make breathing easier and treating lung
disorders35,36.
15. It relaxes overly tight sphincter muscles, preventing and
healing hemorrhoids37.
16. It promotes lean muscle mass and preserves bone density by aiding with HGH production38, which also leads to fatty tissue reduction. It may be a useful component in weight management and strength training.
17. It can help counteract cardiovascular and lung damage caused by tobacco use39, since nitric oxide levels in smokers are less than half of those found in non-smokers40.
18. It helps speed up wound healing41 and recovery following surgery42. Research has shown it is helpful in treating burn wounds43 and stimulates wound healing in older people44.
19. It may be beneficial for improving athletic performance due to its ability to boost cardiovascular endurance45, its positive effect on the lungs, and its effect on HGH levels, which aids in building lean muscle tissue.
20. It may prevent and possibly reverse the effects of
osteoporosis by increasing bone density47.
21. It has been used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)48 and to reduce the occurrence of ulcers, especially those caused by stress, without affecting gastric acid production49,50.
22. It may improve renal function and slow the progression of
renal disease and age-related chronic renal failure51,52.
23. Arginine may benefit diabetics due to its protective effect
on the kidneys.
24. Studies have shown it to be beneficial for treating
peripheral artery disease (PAD).
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