The conditionally essential acid L-arginine is the basis of the dietary supplement of the same name from the NOW company - an activator of growth hormone synthesis and a carrier of nitrogen in the body. Its name is due to the fact that part of the substance is synthesized by the body itself, and part can only come with food, such as nuts and seeds of various varieties, raisins, corn, chocolate, gelatin. In sum, this is enough for a healthy person.
But an active lifestyle requires an additional amount of amino acid, since food and its own synthesis do not cover its costs associated with physical activity. Without this amino acid, normal life is impossible, since arginine is involved in the synthesis of urea and cleansing the body of protein slagging. Therefore, athletes are recommended to take additional arginine in the form of dietary supplements.
The amino acid delivers nitrogen to the enzymes NO-synthases, which control the tone of the muscle capillaries, are responsible for their muscle relaxation and diastolic pressure in the body. The lack of arginine provokes an increase in this pressure. In addition, the amino acid regulates the work of ornithine and citrulline, which ensure the breakdown of waste proteins and their excretion from the body.
Release forms
NOW L-Arginine is available in tablets, capsules and powders in combination with other bio-ingredients to improve the nitrogen cycle and help ensure that toxic toxins are cleared out by the kidneys.
L-Arginine, L-Ornithine - 250 Capsules
The arginine-ornithine complex is popular with athletes, as it ensures the removal of protein toxins during intense physical exertion. In addition, both amino acids (and ornithine is synthesized from arginine) control glycogen stores in the liver, activate immunity, and promote quick rehabilitation after exercise.
There is one more nuance of their joint action - it is protection against colds during a low-calorie diet.
Ornithine stimulates insulin synthesis, giving it anabolic properties. It demonstrates ammonia hepatoprotective and detoxifying abilities. Arginine is the best activator of somatotropin synthesis, it participates in metabolic processes, just as ornithine detoxifies and removes toxic ammonia through the kidneys. But its main function in sports is the ability of an amino acid to provide a nitrogen cycle when gaining muscle mass. Ornithine enhances this property of arginine.
In its composition, the ornithine-arginine complex for one serving (two capsules) has a gram of arginine and half a gram of ornithine. The daily rate has not been calculated. Supplements are taken two capsules three times a day, on an empty stomach. Preferably taken before workout or bedtime.
L-Arginine, L-Citrulline 500/250 - 120 Capsules
Arginine in combination with any other amino acid exhibits its basic properties:
- stimulates the synthesis of growth hormone;
- participates in the formation of urea and the removal of toxic toxins through the kidneys;
- activates the synthesis of muscles;
- enhances immunity;
- exhibits hepatoprotective properties.
Citrulline is a source of arginine, so their combination is natural and justified. This amino acid catalyzes the synthesis of nitric oxide, which plays a major role in the normal functioning of blood flow and blood vessels.
In addition, citrulline promotes the elimination of protein waste, is responsible for the state of the myocardium. Both amino acids are involved in the synthesis of growth hormone.
A serving of the complex (two capsules) contains a gram of arginine and half a gram of citrulline. Reception is standard. Sports nutrition is prohibited for children under 18, women who are carrying a child and nursing babies. A doctor's consultation before using a dietary supplement is mandatory, as well as compliance with the dosage.
L-arginine 450 g
It is a basic supplement that has all the known properties of arginine. One serving contains 5 grams of product (two teaspoons). Reception in portions, similar to all dietary supplements with arginine.
L-Arginine - 100 Capsules
Similar to the previous product, but one serving (2 capsules) contains one gram of arginine.
L-Arginine - 120 Tablets
A standard supplement with arginine, where 1 tablet (serving) contains a gram of amino acid. Reception three times a day. Restriction in case of intolerance to the components of dietary supplements, bearing a fetus and lactation.
L-Arginine Aakg Powder 198 g
A dietary supplement that, through the combination of arginine and alpha-ketoglucorate, significantly enhances muscle growth compared to a regular amino acid. AAKG improves muscle nutrition and oxygen supply. At the same time, the concentration of lactic acid and ammonia decreases, which depress the muscles.
AAKG activates the production of hGH (growth hormone) - the main human anabolic. The product relieves vascular spasm, helps to reduce blood clots, and optimizes immunity. It improves erectile function and spermatogenesis.
Serving (heaped teaspoon) contains 3 g of active ingredient. Reception is standard.
Contraindicated in glaucoma, herpes, coronary insufficiency.
L-Arginine Aakg 3500 - 180 Tablets
A dietary supplement consisting of arginine and alpha-ketoglucorate, an energy source and amino acid metabolism. Reception is standard, no more than two months.
Prices
You can buy arginine at pharmacies and online. The cost of the supplement depends on its composition.
| The product's name | Price in rubles |
| L-Arginine, L-Ornithine NOW 250 Unflavored Capsules | 2289 |
| L-Arginine, L-Citrulline NOW 500/250 120 Unflavored Capsules | 1549 |
| L-arginine NOW 100 capsules neutral | 1249 |
| L-arginine NOW 450 g unflavored | 2290 |
| L-arginine NOW Aakg 3500 180 tablets, unflavored | 3449 |
| L-Arginine NOW 120 Tablets Unflavored | 1629 |
| L-Arginine NOW Aakg Powder 198 g Unflavored | 2027 |
