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