$37.99
Product Form: Capsule
Product Size: 120 capsules
Serving Size: 2 capsules
Servings per Container: 60
Manufacturer: Thorne
Item Number: TRS-010-120
L-arginine is a semi-essential amino acid involved in multiple areas of human physiology and metabolism.* L-arginine significantly affects endocrine function and helps regulate the release of neurotransmitter chemicals insulin glucagon (which has the opposite effect of insulin; i.e. it raises blood sugar) and growth hormone.* However one of L-arginine's most compelling contributions to human physiology is its role as a biological precursor of nitric oxide.* The vascular endothelium (the lining of the arteries) creates nitric oxide from L-arginine resulting primarily in blood vessel relaxation.* This property is important to maintaining good vascular health heart health reproductive health and protection against oxidative damage.*
When sufficient L-arginine is present: