Arginine - Functions, Benefits, and Side Effects

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Still with me @workaholic666 on StemSocial, and in this post, I will be discussing about the types of essential amino acids, there are nine types, and so far, I have discussed six types of essential amino acids, and this time I will continue them. You can read my previous posts about the other types of essential amino acids below:


About Arginine

Arginine is an essential amino acid that is important for human health. Many foods contain this type of amino acid, including meat, eggs, fish, nuts, and seeds. It is important to get enough arginine from food or supplements because the human body also produces arginine, but only in limited amounts.

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Arginine has many benefits for human health, one of its main benefits is to increase the production of nitric oxide in the body, which can help improve blood flow and improve sexual performance. Nitric oxide can also help improve blood vessel function, reduce blood pressure, and improve overall heart health. In addition, arginine can also help increase muscle strength and mass, accelerate wound healing, and help reduce symptoms of coronary artery disease. Arginine contributes to helping boost the immune system, helps reduce cancer risk, and improves sleep quality.


Some of the side effects associated with the overuse of arginine can include headaches, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Additionally, people who have certain medical conditions, like high blood pressure or herpes, should consult their doctor before taking arginine supplements. Arginine can also interact with several types of prescriptions, including medicines for high blood pressure, blood-thinning, and drugs to treat erectile dysfunction. Therefore, it is better to consult with a doctor or healthcare professional before taking arginine supplements, especially if you take certain medications or have an underlying medical condition.

In this case, eating foods rich in arginine, like meat, fish and nuts, can help meet your body's nutritional needs without the necessity for supplements. However, if you decide to take an arginine supplement, be clear to consult with your doctor or healthcare professional and follow the dosage directions provided on the supplement label.

We also need to supplement our dietary intake of other essential amino acids so that the body gets a balanced nutritional content and also with additional physical activity such as exercise will make the body and essential amino acids work better and make the body healthy. The body is a valuable asset, we must take good care of it to avoid diseases by living a healthy lifestyle, so that later when we get older we don't regret having taken good care of our body.


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Yes I do take arginine sometimes when I do heavy body work or intense sports. It indeed helps reduce muscle cramps

yes, essential protein like arginine helps our doms after heavy workout, thanks for coming @s0phos

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