Arginine

Arginine, or rather the L-arginine structure, is a semi-essential amino acid. Arginine is involved in numerous metabolic processes, is of vital importance in the treatment of heart disease, and reduces high blood pressure. Arginine improves blood circulation, strengthens the immune system and positively affects male libido.

Current studies have shown that arginine accelerates wound healing, enhances the "fat burning" process and, in dieting, helps to speed up weight loss. Its cholesterol-lowering role is attributed to its function as a biological precursor of nitric oxide (NO).

Arginine increases sexual potency

Sexual performance and potency can be positively affected by certain amino acids. This is especially true for the amino acids arginine and ornithine.

In 1998, the Nobel Prize for Medicine was awarded for the special knowledge about the relationship between nitric oxide and arginine. The amino acid L-arginine, with the release of nitric oxide, improves blood flow and oxygen supply to coronary and peripheral blood vessels. People who receive a higher amount of arginine increase nitric oxide levels in the blood.

Nitric oxide relaxes the walls of blood vessels and improves blood circulation throughout the body, including in the corpora cavernosa of the penis. Arginine increases nitroxides, thus promoting arterial elasticity, which can act as a blood pressure reducer and promote erection. In addition, nutrients and oxygen reach the organs faster through the blood, which has an overall positive effect on male potency, stamina, and sexual performance.

Free from side-effects

Although the sex-stimulating effect of the amino acid arginine has been known for a long time, it has been the discussions about the well-known impotence pills that have brought arginine back into the limelight. Its effect is similar to that of synthetic pills but less expensive and largely free of negative side effects. Unlike the well-known chemical pills for sexual potency, arginine does not have an immediate effect, but only takes effect after a short time. There are no contraindications to taking it.

Arginine's vasodilator effect promotes hair growth

In addition to the beneficial effects of the amino acid arginine on impotence problems, it should be noted that as a precursor of nitric oxide (NO), it is of vital importance for hair growth. Its vasodilator effect promotes hair growth. Because the abundance of nitric oxide opens the cells' potassium channels, it improves the blood supply to the hair follicle, thus stimulating hair growth.

More functions of arginine

Arginine can help reduce insulin resistance, increase glucose tolerance and improve insulin sensitivity in type 2 diabetes mellitus. In addition to important measures for diabetics to consider, such as a healthy diet and weight control, arginine plays a supportive role in reducing the need for insulin.

Ammonia is a cell-toxic building block for proteins. Having a high level of ammonia in the body, for example, if the liver is not functioning properly, can lead to an excess of ammonia in the brain, which then prevents the body from carrying out all its functions. An excess of ammonia leads, among other deficiencies, to insomnia. Additional intake of glutamine, ornithine, and arginine promotes sleep. It promotes the conversion of ammonia into urea.

Collagen is a protein whose essential component is found in various connective tissues such as cartilage and bone. Arginine supports collagen production and is a key factor in bone structure. Arginine promotes the growth of osteoblasts, which are involved in the development and growth of bone (which is actually what bone mass is made of). A lack of arginine, especially in older women, may be the main cause of osteoporosis, as demonstrated in a 2002 study.

This compound is present in our Bel Armonia product.