Arginine, L-
Arginine, L- Brand names, Arginine, L- Analogs
- (S)-2-Amino-5-[(aminoiminomethyl)amino]pentanoic acid
- 2-Amino-5-guanidinovaleric acid
- Amino acid(Arg-)
- Arginine
- Arginine, L-
- L-(+)-Arginine
- L-Arg
- L-Norvaline, 5-[(aminoiminomethyl)amino]-
- L-Ornithine, N5-(aminoiminomethyl)-
- L-a-Amino-d-guanidinovaleric acid
- Pentanoic acid, 2-amino-5-[(aminoiminomethyl)amino]-, (S)-
Arginine, L- Brand Names Mixture
- No information avaliable
Arginine, L- Chemical_Formula
C6H14N4O2
Arginine, L- RX_link
No information avaliable
Arginine, L- fda sheet
Arginine, L- msds (material safety sheet)
Arginine, L- Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
Arginine, L- Molecular Weight
479.199 g/mol
Arginine, L- Melting Point
221 oC
Arginine, L- H2O Solubility
No information avaliable
Arginine, L- State
Solid,white crystalline powder
Arginine, L- LogP
-3.878
Arginine, L- Dosage Forms
Capsule, injection, powder and tablets
Arginine, L- Indication
Used for nutritional supplementation, also for treating dietary shortage or imbalance.
Arginine, L- 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.
Arginine, L- Absorption
Absorbed from the lumen of the small intestine into the enterocytes. Absorption is efficient and occurs by an active transport mechanism
Arginine, L- 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.
Arginine, L- Patient Information
No information avaliable
Arginine, L- Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
