ARGININE

ARGININE 

Arginine C, H,N,O, is also known as L-arginine is an o-amino acid. It contains an u-mino group, an a carboxylic acid group, and a side chain consisting of a 3-carhon aliphatic straight chain ending in a guanidine group. It is a semi essential or conditionally essential amino seid depending on the developmental stage and health status of a person. Arginine is an essential nutrient for infants as they are unable to synthesis it themselves. In adults arginine can be synthesized in the body from glutamine via citrulline Arginine was firm isolated in 1886 by the German chemist Ernst Schulze and his assistant Ernst Steiger. He named it from the Greek word 'argine" meaning "silver" due to the silver-white appearance of arginine sitrate crystals

Rule of L-Arginine

• Like other amino acids, L-arginine plays a role in hosynthesis of proteins
• L-arginine contributes to muscle growth because it is neoded for the synthesis of most protems L the release of arginine also signals muscle cells, encourages the growth hormoor.
• L-arginine is used by the body in protein synthesis, urza cycle, tissur repairing and immune cell function. Argimme a converted to nitric oxide and citrulline, which acts as a vasodilator. It helps it controlling blood pressure.
• L-arginine can improve the lipid profic as it promotes fat metabolism
• L-arginase may have beneficial effects on cardiovascular health through its antiatherogenic, aut ischemic, antiplatelet, and antithrombotse properties (Cheng 2001) 
• L-arginine is also used in the treatment of Erectile Dysfunction

Side Effects

Lising L-arginine orally or topically is generally considered safe Oral use of L-arginine might cause

• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Abdominal pam
• Bloating
• Gout
• Allergic response
• Airway iflammation or worsening of asthma symptoms
• Dyspeps
• Palpitations

Dosage

L-arginine can be taken up to 20gm per day.

For bodybuilding, athletes should take a low dosage of 3-5gm daily, before and after workout. The dosage cam be increased gradually after the first week after the first week of supplementation L-arginine should be cycled

by discontinuing after 2 months and resaming it after another 2 months