What is L-Arginine?
Category: Supplements
Most popular types: ARG Matrix
L-arginine is an amino acid that does a variety of things in the body including getting rid of ammonia and helping in the formation of proteins. L-arginine also reduces stiffness of the blood vessels and supplements may help with conditions that improve when blood vessels are relaxed.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| General health | 15 | 2 | |
| Fatigue | 9 | 0 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 7 | 2 | |
| High blood pressure (hypertension) | 2 | 1 | |
| Improve flexibility/strength | 2 | 1 | |
| Support circulatory health | 2 | 0 |
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Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 4 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 8 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with L-Arginine
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominal bloating | 1 | |
| Anxious mood | 1 | |
| Dehydration | 1 | |
| Depressed mood | 1 | |
| Irritability | 1 | |
| Low oxygen saturation while sleeping | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking L-Arginine
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 1 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 4 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 4 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 3 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 1 |
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