Arginine is an α-amino acid. Arginine is found in a wide variety of foods, including Animal sources such as cottage cheese, ricotta, milk, yogurt, whey protein drinks, beef, pork (e.g. bacon, ham), gelatin , poultry (e.g. chicken and turkey light meat), wild game (e.g. pheasant, quail), seafood (e.g. , lobster, salmon, shrimp, snails, and tuna.
Plant sources include wheat germ and flour, buckwheat, granola, oatmeal, peanuts, nuts (coconut, pecans, cashews, walnuts, almonds, Brazil nuts, hazelnuts, pinenuts), seeds (pumpkin, sesame, sunflower), chick peas, and cooked soybeans,
Arginine plays an important role in cell division,such as the healing of wounds, removing ammonia from the body, immune function, and the release of hormones. Studies found Arginine taken in combination with proanthocyanidins or yohimbine, has also been used as a treatment for erectile dysfunction. L-arginine is also used for high blood pressure.
The benefits L-arginine include:
Precursor for the synthesis of nitric oxide
Reduces healing time of injuries
Quickens repair time of damaged tissue
Helps decrease blood pressure
Promotes Vitality
Muscle Strength
Sexual Energy and slows the aging process.
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