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Name: L-Arginine
Synonyms: (S)-(+)-Arginine;
2-Amino-5-guanidinovaleric acid; 2-Amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acid
Molecular Structure:
Molecular formula: C6H14N4O2
Molecular weight : 174.20
C.A.S number : 74-79-3
Assay: 99.0%-100.0%
Characteristic:White crystalline powder
Solubility: Soluble in water.
Function and Usage:
L-arginine is an amino acid that has numerous
functions in the body.
Blood vessel function:
In the body, L-arginine is used to make nitric oxide, which reduces
blood vessel stiffness, increases blood flow, and improves blood vessel
function.
Erectile Dysfunction:
L-arginine has been used for erectile dysfunction. Like the drug
sildenafil citrate (Viagra), L-arginine is thought to enhance the action
of nitric oxide, which relaxes muscles surrounding blood vessels
supplying the penis. As a result, blood vessels in the penis dilate,
increasing blood flow, which helps maintain an erection.
Wound healing:
L-arginine's possible activity in wound repair may be due to its role in
the formation of L-proline, an important amino acid that is essential
for the synthesis of collagen.
Other Conditions:
L-arginine is also used for high blood pressure, migraines, sexual
dysfunction in women, intermittent claudication, and interstitial
cystitis. |
