Anonymous
3 years
Would like to consult about L-arginine as an extra precautions l-arginine
Hi, I would like to ask your opinion about for extra precautions. Mone of my friends mentioned to me about l-arginine
so I would like to ask if it’s safe to take it.
3 years
Thank you for your question,
For your information, L-arginine is involved in a number of different functions in the body. For instance:
- Wound healing
- Helping the kidneys remove waste products from the body
- Maintaining immune and hormone function
- Dilates and relaxes the arteries
- L-arginine has garnered particular attention for its possible heart benefits.
In clinical trials, arginine has been used safely with minor side effects for up to three months. Possible side effects include abdominal pain and bloating, diarrhea, and gout. It may also cause a worsening of breathing in people with asthma.
Arginine may interact with certain that lower blood pressure. It may also interact with certain heart medications and drugs such as Viagra that treat erectile dysfunction.
Pregnant women and women who are nursing should not take supplements without first talking to their doctor.
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