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I wish to take arginine c heard that this amino acid is really helpful in many ways. is it true or ds it have bad side effects? when and how should i take and how many a day? it increase testosterone?
Apr 2, 2013
2nd opinion

Dr. Nisrine Makarem Mahmoud Family Medicine
Arginine is a semiessential amino acid; although the body normally makes enough of it, supplementation with additional amounts is sometimes needed.
Arginine is a chemical precursor to nitric oxide (a blood vessel-widening agent called a vasodilator). Some evidence suggests that arginine may help treat medical conditions that improve with increased vasodilation. These conditions include chest pain, atherosclerosis (clogged arteries), heart disease or failure, and erectile dysfunction.Arginine also triggers the body to make protein and has been studied for healing wounds, bodybuilding, enhancing sperm production, and preventing tissue wasting in people with critical illnesses. However, caution is warranted as Arginine use was associated with death in certain groups of heart patients.
In clinical trials, arginine has been used safely with minor side effects for up to three months. Possible side effects include abdominal pain and bloating, diarrhea, and gout. It may also cause a worsening of breathing in people with asthma.
Arginine may interact with certain medications that lower blood pressure. It may also interact with certain heart medications and drugs such as Viagra that treat erectile dysfunction.
There is no recommended daily amount established for arginine because the human body normally makes enough so deficiencies of arginine are rare. It's abundant in many different types of foods, and your body can also make it. Arginine-rich foods include red meat, fish, poultry, wheat germ, grains, nuts and seeds, and dairy products.
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