What is L-Arginine?
CATEGORY: Supplements
TYPES:Generic: L-ArginineBrand:
L-arginine is an amino acid that does a variety of things in the body including getting rid of ammonia and helping in the formation of proteins. L-arginine also reduces stiffness of the blood vessels and supplements may help with conditions that improve when blood vessels are relaxed.
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How do members experience L-Arginine?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| General health | 15 | 2 | |
| Fatigue | 8 | 0 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 6 | 2 | |
| High blood pressure (hypertension) | 2 | 1 | |
| Improve flexibility/strength | 2 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominal bloating | 1 | |
| Anxious mood | 1 | |
| Dehydration | 1 | |
| Depressed mood | 1 | |
| Irritability | 1 | |
| Rage | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 4 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 8 |
Member evaluations
HappyPhysicist
evaluated on Dec 10, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: None
- Side effects: None
m
mycoboy@hotmail.com
evaluated on Apr 27, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: Slight
- Side effects: Severe
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