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Arginine What is it and how to use it?

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Arginine What is it and how to use it?

Arginine is an amino acid that is relatively exogenous. Young people should get it into the body along with their diet, while adults are able to produce adequate amounts of arginine.

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1. The appearance of arginine

In addition to the process of endogenous and intracellular degradation of proteins, the body's arginine pool is also affected by the supply of amino acids in the diet. In particular, its proper level should be monitored in the event of increased demand in injury, illness and when the body is heavily burdened with catabolic processes. With the progressive aging process, the production of the body decreases and it is recommended to supplement it with dietary intake.

2. The action of arginine

Arginine is produced in the urine cycle and is involved in the proper functioning and protection of proteins, creatinine, urine, proline, polyamine and nitric oxide. Amino acids have a regulatory function and stimulate the secretion of glucagon, insulin, prolactin and growth hormone. The metabolic pathways of arginine vary between organs and cells.

3. Dosage of arginine

Arginine is used in the form of a pure, isolated amino acid L-arginine or as a synthetic compound AAKG (glutaric acid arginine), hydrochloride or L-Arginine apples. The best absorbable form is the one closest to the natural one found in food.

4. Instructions for the use of arginine

Arginine should not be supplied to people with schizophrenia, pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, people taking anticonvulsant medicines, people with renal, liver and bile duct failure, digestive and absorption disorders and high blood pressure. Each supplementation should be supported by laboratory testing and consultation with a doctor.

5. Opinion on arginine

Arginine is an essential amino acid for the proper functioning of the body, but its excess and deficiency are not beneficial for the body. If there is too much arginine in the body too much nitric oxide is produced, which completely reverses its action instead of lowering the pressure, raising it and strengthening the blood vessels instead of making them elastic.
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Opinia dotycząca argininy wydana przez Instytut Żywności i Żywienia w Warszawie PD-2187/78/RW/06.