Amino acid(Arg-)
Brand names,
Amino acid(Arg-)
Analogs
Amino acid(Arg-)
Brand Names Mixture
Amino acid(Arg-)
Chemical_Formula
C6H14N4O2
Amino acid(Arg-)
RX_link
No information avaliable
Amino acid(Arg-)
fda sheet
Amino acid(Arg-)
msds (material safety sheet)
Amino acid(Arg-)
Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
Amino acid(Arg-)
Molecular Weight
479.199 g/mol
Amino acid(Arg-)
Melting Point
221 oC
Amino acid(Arg-)
H2O Solubility
No information avaliable
Amino acid(Arg-)
State
Solid,white crystalline powder
Amino acid(Arg-)
LogP
-3.878
Amino acid(Arg-)
Dosage Forms
Capsule, injection, powder and tablets
Amino acid(Arg-)
Indication
Used for nutritional supplementation, also for treating dietary shortage or imbalance.
Amino acid(Arg-)
Pharmacology
Studies have shown that is has improved immune responses to bacteria, viruses & tumor cells; promotes wound healing and regeneration of the liver; causes the release of growth hormones; considered crucial for optimal muscle growth and tissue repair.
Amino acid(Arg-)
Absorption
Absorbed from the lumen of the small intestine into the enterocytes. Absorption is efficient and occurs by an active transport mechanism
Amino acid(Arg-)
side effects and Toxicity
Oral supplementation with L-arginine at doses up to 15 grams daily are generally well tolerated. The most common adverse reactions of higher doses — from 15 to 30 grams daily are nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Some may experience these symptoms at lower doses.
Amino acid(Arg-)
Patient Information
No information avaliable
Amino acid(Arg-)
Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals