Solgar® L-Arginine 500mg contains arginine, one of the twenty amino acids that participate in numerous pathways in the body. Amino acids are the building blocks of protein and are necessary for many functions in the body.
It is divided into essential and non essentials". Essential amino acids are those that the body cannot produce but must obtain from the diet. The body can also use amino acids to create hormones, enzymes, neurotransmitters, antibodies, and nutrient transporters. An insufficient supply of essential amino acids increases the body's need for non-essential amino acids that must be obtained through the diet. Foods that increase the supply of amino acids are meat, beans, cheese and eggs. Arginine is a non-essential amino acid and, although the body can synthesize it, some groups of people can benefit from an extra contribution.
It is popular with athletes for its role in muscle metabolism as it aids in the transport, storage, and excretion of nitrogen. It is also found in high concentrations in the skin and connective tissue.
Solgar® L-Arginine 500mg is administered once daily in an easy-to-take vegetable capsule.