L-arginine and L-ornithine have been shown to promote natural growth hormone (GH) release from the pituitary gland. GH promotes healthy anabolic metabolism throughout the body, helping to maintain youthful protein synthesis within cells. Source: Life Extension Foundation Ingredients: L-arginine Sale Price: $39.50 Take advantage of FREE air shipping in the USA! Read More . . . We now offer 750 mg capsules as well as 500 mg. Read more about the benefits and uses of arginine and ornithine. Stanford University studied ARGINMAX and through scientific method determined IT WORKS. ARGINMAX contains ginseng, vitamins and 3,000 mg of arginine per day. Arginine is a natural supplement for the enhancement of sexual performance and enjoyment. We offer the main, important constituent found in ArginMax - at a better value. L-arginine is an essential amino acid. L-ornithine may be used as an alternative since it metabolizes to L-arginine in the body. If taken in doses larger that those normally obtained from your diet or if taken on an empty stomach, these amino acids may be helpful for: Hypertension. L-arginine is required for the body to synthesize nitric oxide, which enables the arterial system to retain its youthful elasticity, thus alleviating hypertension in some people. Nitric oxide also helps to produce endothelial relaxation factor, which is needed by the arterial system to expand and contract with each heartbeat. The inability of arteries to expand and contract is a major cause of hypertension associated with aging. If you decide to try L-arginine to lower blood pressure, ask your physician to reduce your antihypertensive medication while you are increasing your intake of arginine. The suggested dose of L-arginine as a blood pressure lowering agent is 4500 mg three times daily. For some people, L-arginine does not lower blood pressure, so it's crucial that your blood pressure be monitored to ensure that it is under control. L-ornithine is not a suitable alternative for this purpose since quick synthesis of nitric oxide is required. Growth Hormone. L-arginine and L-ornithine have been shown to promote natural growth hormone (GH) release from the pituitary gland. GH promotes healthy anabolic metabolism throughout the body, helping to maintain youthful protein synthesis within cells. Aging causes a decline in protein synthesis that results in many of the degenerative diseases of aging, which may be partially corrected by enhancing GH serum levels. You can measure the GH enhancing effects of L-arginine/L-ornithine by measuring your blood levels of somatomedin C (IGF-1), a GH metabolite. L-ornithine is generally considered to be twice as potent as L-arginine for the purpose of GH release, so L-ornithine alone or in combination with L-arginine enables a person to take a smaller amount and still achieve the same GH releasing effects. Wound Healing. Surgical or traumatic injury greatly increases the body's need for L-arginine, a key building block to repair damaged tissue and bone. Numerous studies document enhanced wound healing in response to L-arginine supplementation. L-ornithine may also be used for this purpose. Dosage and Use. L-arginine and L-ornithine are most effectively utilized when taken on an empty stomach with water or juice. For growth hormone release, 6-12 grams of pure L-arginine is suggested for healthy male adults before exercise or sleep depending on the weight and response of the individual. For healthy female nonpregnant, nonlactating adults, half that amount is suggested. L-arginine free base powder can be mixed with water or juice, however it is alkaline and some people find that mixing ascorbic acid with it produces a more pH neutral and palatable drink. The HCL product naturally produces a pH neutral and more palatable drink when mixed with water or juice. Start with about 25% of your target quantity and increase it gradually over a period of a few days to minimize the occurrence of minor side effects such as nausea. GH release is improved if 1-3 grams of choline and 1/2-2 grams of pantothenic acid are taken at the same time as amino acid releasers. The product, Choline Chloride Liquid, described in the Brain Anti-Aging section of this Directory contains both choline and pantothenic acid and is appropriate for this purpose. CAUTION: Diabetics and borderline diabetics should use growth hormone releasers with care. L-arginine and L-ornithine might improve or worsen a diabetic condition. Persons who have not completed their bone growth (children and teenagers) and pregnant or lactating women should not use GH releasers except under a physician's supervision. L-arginine and L-ornithine sometimes reactivate latent herpes virus infections. Therefore, persons who have had ocular or brain herpes should not use them. Those with certain psychoses may experience worsened symptoms if they take L-arginine or L-ornithine supplements. Always take antioxidants with arginine. How to Order To order online, click on the "Order" box below. To see a list of all supplements, please check our Index or use our Search feature. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@lifeextensionvitamins.com, 1-510-527-3005 or 1-888-771-3905. ARGPOWRetail Price: $42.99Sale Price: $39.50 300gm: powder ARGININE/ORNITHINE HCL CAPS (500mg) argorn$19.99 100: caps/500mg.ea FREE AIR MAIL SHIPPING IN THE U.S.! The statements made here have not been evaluated by the FDA. 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