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There may be benefits that have not yet been proven through research.
Arginine is an essential amino acid. It is found in plant and animal proteins. There are some claims that it improves male infertility and erectile dysfunction.
Arginine may:
Increase collagen in connective tissue, which is in every organ in the body
Improve some types of anemia
Be a vasodilator
Help treat angina
Help treat high blood pressure
Amino acids (AAs) are available as single AAs or in AA combinations. They also come as part of multivitamins, proteins, and food supplements. The forms include tablets, fluids, and powders.
By eating enough protein in your diet, you get all the amino acids you need.
There are no conditions that increase the need for arginine. But newborns have higher needs than adults.
Using a single amino acid supplement may lead to negative nitrogen balance. This can lessen how well your metabolism works. It can make your kidneys work harder. In children, single amino acid supplements may cause growth problems.
Arginine is in many nutritional supplements for body building, but there is no evidence that it helps improve athletic performance.
You should not take high doses of single amino acids for long periods of time without talking with your healthcare provider.
If you have diabetes, liver or kidney problems, or an electrolyte imbalance, talk to your healthcare provider before using arginine. It may cause high potassium levels in your blood. This can be life-threatening.
These people should not use arginine:
Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding
Children and teens
People with an active herpes infection
People who have had a recent heart attack
You should not use arginine if you take any of these medicines:
Nitrates
Isoproterenol
Diuretics
Medicine for diabetes
Antihypertensive medicine
Anticoagulant