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L-Arginine

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1 monograph
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Health Canada Monographs

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L-ARGININE
Oral

Approved Health Claims

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  • May help support a modest improvement in exercise capacity in individuals with stable cardiovascular diseases (CVD)
  • L-Arginine is (a non-essential amino acid) involved in protein synthesis

Approved Dose Ranges

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PopulationDose RangeFrequency
Adults 18 years and older6–21 gramsper day
Adults 18 years and older0.21–21 gramsper day

Cautions & Contraindications

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cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/ physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/ physician if your symptoms worsen.
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/ physician before use if you have a cardiovascular disease and are attempting an increase in physical activity (Doutreleau et al. 2010; Doutreleau et al. 2006; Schulman et al. 2006; Goldman and Ausiello 2004; Nagaya et al. 2001; Bednarz et al. 2000; Ceremużyński et al. 1997; Rector et al. 1996).
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/ physician before use if you are taking medication for cardiovascular diseases, erectile dysfunction, and/or blood thinners (Huynh et al. 2002; Parker et al. 2002; Siani et al. 2000; Adams et al. 1995).
contraindicationDo not use if you have had a heart attack/myocardial infarction (Sun et al. 2009; Schulman et al. 2006; Bednarz et al. 2005).
adverse_reactionWhen using this product you may experience gastrointestinal discomfort/disturbances (Grimble 2007; Evans et al. 2004; IOM 2005; Clarkson et al. 1996).

Alternative Names

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L-Arginine(common)(S)-2-Amino-5-[(aminoiminomethyl) amino] pentanoic acidL-Arginine

Common Quantities in Licensed Products

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100 mg102 licensed products
500 mg85 licensed products
80 milligrams60 licensed products
200 mg58 licensed products
30 mg56 licensed products
342.58 milligrams54 licensed products
30 milligrams52 licensed products
1000 mg52 licensed products
250 mg48 licensed products
80 mg46 licensed products

Related Ingredients

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Vitamin CCo-occurs in 297 productsVitamin B6Co-occurs in 232 productsL-arginineShared monographVitamin B12Co-occurs in 200 productsMagnesiumCo-occurs in 186 productsZincCo-occurs in 184 productsL-TyrosineCo-occurs in 162 productsFolateCo-occurs in 157 products

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