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