L-Arginine offers many benefits and functions in the human body. The following are noted benefits and functions of oral ingestion of L-Arginine. Do you find yourself looking to attain any of these benefits?

Cell division
Decreased blood pressure
Immune function improvement
Improved insulin sensitivity
Improved sperm production and movement
Increased circulation
Increased muscle mass
Precursor for nitric oxide synthesis
Removal of ammonia from body
Reduced body fat (adipose tissue)
Reduced heart disease risk
Reduced injury healing time (especially in bones)
Stimulation of release of growth hormone (anti-aging hormone)
Wound healing

Important notes about medical claims

A number of claimed health benefits, including possibly those on this page, might not have been shown to be accurate according to any studies. For instance, it is claimed that lysine along with L-Arginine can be used as a treatment for herpes simplex, however, whether or not this works is unknown. On the other hand, even studies can be incorrect and/or come to the wrong conclusions. In the end, we can't guarantee one way or the other.

While your doctor or physician also does not have complete knowledge, at least he is the one trained in this area, whereas the author of this website is not. Therefore, before you take L-Arginine for benefits mentioned here, or for other reasons, please talk with such a person (a professional) in order to get more information. Keep in mind possible side effects and precautions, and ask that person about such issues. Be sure to mention if you are taking other supplements, or medications, including herbal ones, as there may be interactions between them and this particular amino acid.

Combination

L-Arginine may be combined with other items into a supplement, and in that case, additional proposed benefits may be mentioned. L-Carnitine and coenzyme Q10 are some things that may be added.

Further reading

You can read further regarding L-Arginine natural sources and cautions, or head to the homepage for general details on L-Arginine.