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Arginine retards the growth of tumors and cancer by enhancing immune function. It increases the size and activity of the thymus gland, which manufactures T lymphocytes (T cells), crucial components of
the immune system. Arginine may therefore benefit those suffering from AIDS and malignant diseases
that suppress the immune system. It is also good for liver disorders such as
cirrhosis of the liver and fatty liver; it aids in liver detoxification by neutralizing ammonia. Seminal fluid contains
arginine.
Studies suggest that sexual maturity may be delayed by arginine deficiency; conversely, arginine is useful
in treating sterility in men. It is found in high concentrations in the skin and connective tissues, making it
helpful for healing and repair of damaged tissue.
Arginine is also called L-arginine, and is also used in cardiovascular
and heart supplements. These formulas address problems like cardiomyopathy
and heart attack.
Arginine is important for muscle metabolism. It helps to maintain a proper nitrogen balance by acting as
a vehicle for transportation and storage, and aiding in the excretion, of excess nitrogen. This amino acid aids
in weight loss because it facilitates an increase in muscle mass and a reduction of body fat. It is also
involved in a variety of
enzymes and hormones. It aids in stimulating the pancreas to release insulin, is a
component of the pituitary hormone vasopressin, and assists- in the release of growth hormones.
Because arginine is a component of collagen and aids in building new bone and tendon cells, it can be
good for arthritis and connective tissue disorders. Scar tissue that forms during wound healing is made up of collagen,
which is rich in arginine. A variety of functions, including insulin production, glucose tolerance,
and liver lipid metabolism, are impaired when the body is deficient in
arginine.
Those with viral infections such as herpes should not take supplemental
arginine, and should avoid foods rich in arginine, as it may promote the growth of those type viruses.
L-Arginine supplements should be
avoided by pregnant and lactating women. Persons with " schizophrenia"
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SEXUAL FUNCTION
Sexual function and L-arginine L-arginine (arginine) is a naturally occurring amino acid and is one of the
"semi-essential" amino acids. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. Essential amino acids are not made by the body and therefore must come from dietary or supplementary sources. It was once thought that the only function of amino acids was to serve as components of proteins. Now, it is generally being found that in many cases, especially in the cases of essential amino acids, they or their metabolites play roles in the physiological function. In the case of L-arginine, it has recently been found that one of its metabolites, nitric oxide, is an important regulator of a variety of important aspects of normal physiology. This includes relaxation of blood vessels, particularly the small blood vessels, leading to increased circulation of blood in tissue. For decades it has been known that there was a substance that caused blood vessels to relax. It was thought to be a protein, though its identification and isolation proved remarkably illusive. Within the past few years it was discovered that this so called endothelial derived relaxing factor was not a protein, but rather was the simple diatomic molecule, nitric oxide.
A major cause if incomplete erection in men and lack of orgasm in women is lack of sufficient blood flow to the genital area. Most often this is a result of construction of the small blood vessels (arterioles). Nitric oxide, by relaxation of the blood vessel wall, has been shown to improve blood flow and therefore should reasonably be thought to cause warming.
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