For those of you who are not familiar with it, it’s also known as L-arginine, which is a non-essential amino acid.

This means it can be produced by our bodies, but unfortunately we can’t produce the amount we really need. The only problem with getting the amount you need from the foods you eat however, is that you would have to include these foods in your diet.

This amino acid is responsible for repairing tissue, building cells, forming antibodies that are needed in fighting viruses and bacterial invasions. They are also responsible for transporting oxygen throughout your body.

Other Benefits

It also produces (human growth hormone), helps with the production of insulin,  and studies have shown that it can regulate the levels of salt in your body.

When you are under any kind of stress – bad or good – your thymus gland will shrink in size, contributing to illnesses. Taking arginine helps build your immune system by stimulating and increasing the size of the thymus gland and manufacturing T cells.

T Cells

T cells are helpful in attacking chronic fatigue  and tumorous cancer cells, and having the thymus gland at the correct size gives it the opportunity to produce the white blood cells you need to fight infections.

You should always seek the advice of a medical professional, and before you start taking arginine or any supplement, always consult with your physician.

Side Effects

If you start having chest pains, breathing problems, stomach discomfort, nausea, stomach cramps, then you should stop taking it and consult with your doctor.

People Who Should Not Take This Supplement

If you have a blood vessel disease, high blood pressure, are diabetic, have kidney disease, liver disease, sickle cell disease or are pregnant or breastfeeding, do not take this supplement.

It can be taken orally or given by injections. If you decide to take the tablets or capsules, just remember that everyone is different. Different age and sex, different dietary needs and geographic locations, so don’t expect the dosage to be the same for everyone.

Dosage:

Minimum – 6 grams per day for normal individuals
Minimum – 10 grams per day for athletes and bodybuilders
Maximum – 30 grams per day for anyone

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