Biovea L-Arginine, L-Ornithine 750mg – Arginine + Ornithine, Package 100 caps

What is L-arginine and L-ornithine?

This dietary supplement has free-form amino acids, L-arginine and L-ornithine. These capsules are easier to swallow and absorb. It is well tolerated by most severely allergic individuals. It does not contain tablet binders, coatings or colorings.

Arginine is needed to increase protein synthesis, which in turn can increase cell division. Therefore, arginine may help people with low numbers of certain cells. For example, some, though not all, studies have found that men with low sperm counts had an increase in sperm count when they took arginine.

Arginine is also a precursor to nitric oxide, which the body uses to keep blood vessels dilated, allowing the heart to get enough oxygen. Researchers have begun using arginine in people with angina.

What do L-arginine and L-ornithine do?

Ornithine is similar in structure to Arginine. Animal studies suggest that L-Ornithine, along with L-Arginine, promotes muscle building activity in the body by increasing levels of growth-stimulating hormones such as insulin and growth hormone.

The amino acid, arginine, has several roles in the body, such as aiding in wound healing, helping to remove excess ammonia from the body, stimulating immune function, and promoting the secretion of several hormones, including glucagon, insulin, and growth hormone.

The effect of arginine on growth hormone levels has interested a number of scientists. In a controlled study, when arginine and ornithine (500 mg of each, twice a day, five times a week) were combined with weight training, greater body fat reduction was achieved after just five weeks than when the same exercise was combined with a placebo.

Are there any side effects or interactions?

Arginine has not been reported to cause side effects. People with kidney or liver disease should consult their doctor before supplementing with arginine. Some doctors believe that people with herpes (cold sores or genital herpes) should not take arginine supplements due to the possibility that arginine may stimulate viral replication.

Method of use: Take 1-3 capsules daily or as directed by a healthcare professional. For best results, take on an empty stomach.