Is L-arginine
1. Effective [3]in
Treatment of Erectile Dysfunctions ?
2. Mechanism of Action of L-arginine
Early studies have shown that arginine supplements may help treat erectile dysfunction (ED) in men with low nitrate levels in their blood or urine. A combination of L-arginine, glutamate, and yohimbine hydrochloride has been used to treat ED - states Medline Plus. However, because a combination product was used, and yohimbine hydrochloride is an FDA-approved therapy for this condition, the effects of arginine alone are unknown. More research is needed with arginine alone.
L-arginine is Precursor to nitric oxide (NO), [2] a key component of endothelial-derived relaxing factor, an endogenous messenger molecule involved in a variety of endothelium-dependent physiological effects in the cardiovascular system
L-arginine is a protein amino acid present in the proteins of all life forms. It is classified as a semi-essential or conditionally essential amino acid. This means that under normal circumstances the body can synthesize sufficient L-arginine to meet physiological demands.
What are the natural dietary sources of L-arginine?
How safe is L-arginine?
Sources
[1]medlineplus
This information is derived from evidence based professional level monograph edited and peer-reviewed by contributors to the Natural Standard Research Collaboration (www.naturalstandard.com):
Title
Arginine (L-arginine)
February 01, 2008.
[2]L arginine club natural
no date title Arginine dosage and other topics
L Arginine Club Natural 1 Tablet750 mg
accessed February 13, 2009
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L-Arginine 500mg ™
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