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Let’s learn more about L-Arginine

-arginine is a building block of protein and one of many amino

acids the body needs to function properly. You can find L-arginine

in protein-rich foods, as well as dietary supplements to improve
blood flow and boost your health! Commonly used for heart and

blood vessel conditions, pain, erectile dysfunction, and more,

here’s everything you need to know, including 5 main benefits of L-
arginine.

In the body, L-arginine is converted into a chemical called nitric

oxide. Nitric oxide causes blood vessels to relax and open wider,
which allows blood to flow through easier and helps keep your

blood pressure level at a normal range. This can also improve

immune function, heart health, fertility, and more.

L-arginine is considered to be a semi-essential or conditionally

essential amino acid. This means that it is essential to some. For

example, healthy people, and those who eat whole diets do not
need to supplement l-arginine because it is a component of all

protein-rich foods, thus, it can (and will) be synthesized in the

body. On the other hand, newborns are unable (or too slow) to
make or synthesize the l-arginine that is needed in order for the

body to function properly.

L-arginine is found in most protein-rich foods, including fish, red

meat, poultry, soy, whole grains, beans, nuts, eggs, and even dairy

products. In addition to occurring naturally in these “complete
proteins”, L-arginine is also created in laboratory settings so it can

be used to make supplements for those who may be lacking this

amino acid. L-arginine supplements, both topically and orally, can

further assist in benefiting your heart health, exercise
performance, mental capabilities, and more. Here are the 5 main

benefits of L-arginine.