Arginine is a very popular amino acid supplement, usually used to promote better circulation and healthy blood pressure. Arginine can do this because it serves as the primary precursor to nitric oxide (NO), the body's vasodilator (relaxes and widens blood vessels to increase blood flow). Since arginine users usually take gram doses (2-5 grams), high potency 1 gram tablets like these made by NOW Foods are the best option. NOW L-Arginine also has growth hormone promoting properties and may help increase protein synthesis in response to exercise or injury.
- Amino Acid
- Conditionally Essential Amino Acid
- Pharmaceutical Grade (USP) Available Sizes
Warnings
This supplement should be avoided by persons with glaucoma or herpes simplex unless otherwise prescribed by a physician. Do not use if you have had a myocardial infarction or have established coronary artery disease.
As a dietary supplement, take 2 capsules 1 to 3 times daily as needed. Take between meals or at bedtime with a carbohydrate drink to facilitate absorption.
Caution: Take this product with at least 8 oz. of water or juice. For adults only. Not for pregnant or nursing women. Consult physician if taking medication (especially antihypertensives, anticoagulants, and antidiabetic drugs), have a medical condition (especially asthma or renal disease) or are planning to have surgery. This product should be avoided by persons with glaucoma or herpes simplex unless otherwise prescribed by a physician. Do not use if you have had a myocardial infarction or have established coronary artery disease. Keep out of reach of children.
This product has twice the L-Arginine (1,000 mg per tablet) as in our regular strength product (500 mg per capsule).
The L-Arginine used in this product is pharmaceutical grade.
Natural color variation may occur in this product.
biggrapes –
I have had stronger forms of Arginine but this by NOW was ok. It tastes very bad and you need to wash it down fast to not taste it. My pumps were definitely not spectacular but the erections from it were.
If you are used to taking Arginine you may be disappointed but if it is your first,this will be good for your first run.
Jared –
The two things I don’t like about NOW L-arginine is that the pill is huge and that the dosing seems low. I’ve had other Arginines before and they just seemed to give me a bigger pump. Now food makes some great products but I would go with another brand for L-arginine.
The price is the only thing that I love about this.
Overall way too many cons to this and not enough pros!