Question about L-Arginine

**CUSP82** · 03-26-2015

Originally Posted by Skymanblue709

I have been taking L-Arginine for years at much higher doses than he is asking about. I'm no doctor but I know that it's an essential amino acid that the body need to consume to produce proteins that form bodily tissues. And since an adult male can easily handle 200g of proteine per day I'm pretty sure 10g of L-Arginine is ok.

So im assuming I must be talking to a urologist since I see your always giving people advise on their Penesis?

Well I just may be; who knows. Let's try and talk nice huh?

**TheGreatDivider** · 03-27-2015

Originally Posted by kickinthemebs

Okay, this is insane to be recommending this much. You could seriously fuck someone up giving out this type of advice. If someone has low blood pressure it can be particularly dangerous, or if they are on other medication.

Caution should be used in advance whenever starting any new supplements, in particular ones that mess with your blood pressure. If I took 10 g of Arginine I would probably have to be brought to the emergency room!

10g is the MAXIMUM dosage recommended for bodybuilding and strength training for healthy men. And that is actually the lower end of the maximum dosage in studies.

As with all supplements you should check with your doctor before taking if you have low blood pressure or other health problems.

**CUSP82** · 03-27-2015

But it's just an essential amino acid!

Adv Exp Med Biol. 1978;105:119-29.
Nutritional consequences of excess amino acid intake.

Munro HM.
Abstract

Various mechanisms respond to intakes of amino acids in excess of those required for normal tissue function. When excessive amounts of amino acids are taken, catabolism by enzymes in the liver and elsewhere is accelerated when intake exceeds requirements. In addition, changes in the free amino acid levels in the brain signal the nervous system centers regulating food consumption, and eating patterns are affected. This central nervous system mechanism may even determine the proportions of protein and of energy--yielding nutrients chosen in the diet through a mechanism regulated by the entry of tryptophan and other neurotransmitter precursors into the brain. These observations on protective mechanisms are considered in relation to effects obtained by feeding disproportionate amounts of amino acids. Intakes of large amounts of amino acids can produce toxicities, in which plasma concentrations of the administered amino acid rise to very high levels. Antagonisms arise from feeding excess of one amino acid that can be relieved by feeding a structurally related amino acid. Finally, amino acid imbalances are produced by adding surpluses of essential amino acids other than the essential amino acid most limiting for growth; the growth depression caused by this addition can be relieved by adding more of the most limiting amino acid to the diet. In all circumstances involving feeding with disproportionate amounts of amino acids, there is evidence of changes in brain amino acid levels. It is suggested that these changes play an important role in initiating protective responses against abnormal amino acid intakes.

**CUSP82** · 03-27-2015

High Intake Effects

Sometimes people consume large amounts of protein or take amino acid supplements to help them build muscle, because muscle tissue is very dense in protein. However, a review published in a 2000 issue of the "Journal of Nutrition" found that consuming lots of amino acids does not significantly improve athletic performance. Excessive consumption of amino acids also puts more strain on your kidneys since they have to excrete more urea than normal. High protein intake can also acidify your blood.

**ABC_d** · 03-27-2015

Originally Posted by wantmoresize

Hi all,

First of all, I'm new here and would like to say hello. I have just one question.
L-Arginine every day when I wake up on an empty stomach. But how much should I have? I am currently at 2000mg. Should I take more?

Thanks guys.

As with most things in life....establish a base line.

grab some of these test strips.

http://www.berkeleytest.com/

easily found at http://www.amazon.com

You might be young enough that your N.O. is already in a target range. If you want to push it higher to see if you get better or worse results at-least you will have a starting point to know if it's working or not.

**closed224** · 03-27-2015

I had never heard of these before. Since I am nearly 50 is testing for NO something I should consider?

**ABC_d** · 03-27-2015

yes! ^^^^^^^

I'm a Big TX meat eater. However, I try to eat 1-2 big (5 ounce) salads each day with Arugula or Spinach. Those are 2 of the most NITRIC OXIDE rich foods. I don't always hit that mark...I try.