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L-Arginine

Monograph
1,342products
single · Oral

Accepted Names (English)

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

Accepted Names (French)

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L-Arginine(common)Synthétique(common)Acide (S)-2-amino-5-[(aminoiminométhyl) amino] pentanoïque(proper)Acide cétoisocaproïque de L-arginine(proper)Alpha-cétoglutarate de L-arginine(proper)DL-Arginine(proper)L-Arginine(proper)Monochlorhydrate de L-arginine(proper)

Approved Health Claims

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

Approved Health Claims (Français)

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  • La L-arginine (est un acide aminé non essentiel qui) contribue à la synthèse des protéines
  • Pourrait aider à contribuer à une légère amélioration de la capacité à faire de l'exercice physique chez les individus atteints d'une maladie cardiovasculaire (MCV) stable

Approved Dose Ranges

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PopulationDose RangeFrequency
Adults 18 years and older
Improvement in exercise capacity in individuals with stable CVD
6–21 gramsper day
Adults 18 years and older
Protein synthesis
0.21–21 gramsper day

Cautions & Contraindications

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adverse_reactionWhen using this product you may experience gastrointestinal discomfort/disturbancesApplies to: Products providing more than 9 g of L-Arginine, per day
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/ physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeedingApplies to: All products
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 thinnersApplies to: Products providing more than 0.42 g of L-Arginine, per day
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 activityApplies to: Products providing more than 0.42 g of L-Arginine, per day
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/ physician if your symptoms worsenApplies to: Improvement in exercise capacity in individuals with stable CVD
contraindicationDo not use if you have had a heart attack/myocardial infarctionApplies to: Products providing more than 9 g of L-Arginine, per day

Ingredients Covered

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(S)-2-Amino-5-[(aminoiminomethyl) amino] pentanoic acidL-ArginineL-arginine

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