Natural Factors L-Arginine 500 mg is a conditionally essential amino acid involved in protein synthesis. It may help support a modest improvement in exercise capacity in individuals with stable cardiovascular disease (CVD). As a free-form amino acid, L-arginine is easier for the body to absorb and use than when consumed from food.
- May help support a modest improvement in exercise capacity in individuals with stable cardiovascular disease (CVD)
- Involved in protein synthesis
Each vegetarian capsule contains:
L-Arginine (hydrochloride) | 500mg
Dosage
Recommended adult dose: 4 capsules 3 times daily or as directed by a health care practitioner. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 8 weeks if you have a cardiovascular disease.
Caution
Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have a cardiovascular disease and are attempting an increase in physical activity, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are taking medication for cardiovascular diseases, erectile dysfunction, and/or blood thinners. Consult a health care practitioner if your symptoms worsen. Keep out of the reach of children.
Allergy Information
Contains no artificial colours, preservatives, or sweeteners; no dairy, sugar, wheat, gluten, yeast, soy, corn, egg, fish, shellfish, animal products, salt, tree nuts, or genetically modified genes or proteins. Suitable for vegetarians/vegans.
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Niittynen, Leena, et al. "Role of arginine, taurine 4 and homocysteine in cardiovascular diseases." Annals of medicine 31.5 (1999): 318-326.
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