IS ARGININE A PRE-WORKOUT?

ARGININE

L-arginine is a chemical building block called "an amino acid." It is obtained from the diet and is necessary for the body to make proteins. L-arginine is found in red meat, poultry, fish, and dairy products. It can also be made in a laboratory and used as medicine.

L-arginine is most commonly used for recovery after surgery, a pregnancy complication marked by high blood pressure and protein in the urine (pre-eclampsia), and heart and blood vessel conditions, such as chest pain (angina) and high blood pressure. It is also used for many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support many of these uses.

One of the most recent, popular supplements for athletes looking to boost performance comes in the form of a naturally-occurring amino acid called L-arginine.

The reason for its popularity is twofold says Scott Forbes, a doctoral student in exercise physiology. "First, L-arginine is a precursor for nitric oxide that is known to improve blood flow, which in turn may aid the delivery of important nutrients to working muscles and assist with metabolic waste product removal. Secondly, L-arginine has been shown to increase growth hormone levels in the blood."

The benefits of growth hormone are diverse, including increasing the use of fat as a fuel as well as insulin and insulin-growth factor-1 (IGF-1) levels. However, most of the research conducted on L-arginine has been in a clinical setting and the benefits for physically active individuals are not as established. In some cases they are conflicting.

BENEFITS OF TAKING L-ARGININE:-

L-arginine has two effects: it turns into nitric oxide and helps the body build protein.

These effects give L-arginine an array of potential benefits that range from heart health and chest pain to helping to build muscles, repair wounds, and improve male fertility.

Although there are many claims about the benefits of L-Arginine, not all of them are supported by scientific research studies.

The following are some examples of researched benefits and uses of L-arginine:

• growth hormone reserve test
• reducing high blood pressure
• correcting inborn errors of urea synthesis
• treating heart disease
• treating erectile dysfunction (ED)
• easing inflammation of the digestive tract in premature infants
• controlling blood sugar in people with diabetes
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• FOODS RICH IN ARGININE:-
• A major benefit of obtaining L-arginine through diet is that it is difficult to get too much. Therefore, some of the side effects of consuming too much L-arginine can be avoided.
  On the other hand, food consumption alone may not provide enough L-arginine to meet a person's needs. A person should discuss their options with their doctor prior to changing their diet.
  

  Plant based proteins such as chickpeas are a good source of L-arginine.
  The best natural source for L-arginine is food high in protein. For some people, animal proteins, such as red meat (beef), chicken and turkey breast, pork loin, and dairy products, may be the primary source of L-arginine.
  For people who do not eat meat, plant-based proteins that contain L-arginine include lentils, chickpeas, peanuts, pumpkin seeds, and soybeans.
  People who find they have a deficient amount of L-arginine to meet their needs may want to modify their diet to include foods rich in protein.
  A dietician or doctor may be able to make meal plan suggestions to boost natural intake of L-arginine prior to taking supplements.
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• IS ARGININE A PRE-WORKOUT???
• l-arginine is an ingredient long used in supplement formulas. It has been used for a wide range of functions including the enhancement of sports performance and boosting cardiovascular health. Since it is a nitrogenous acid, it stimulates the production of a nitric oxide whose making function is to dilate the blood vessels. Increased blood flow through the body increases energy and enhances the overall body performance.Dilated vessels ease the work of the heart, thus improving your cardiovascular health by lowering your blood pressure. They also transport blood faster to different pressure points, which increases your energy for workouts.