Arginine

6licensed products
1 monograph
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Health Canada Monographs

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Approved Health Claims

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  • May help support a modest improvement in exercise capacity in individuals with stable cardiovascular diseases (CVD)
  • L-Arginine is (a non-essential amino acid) involved in protein synthesis

Approved Dose Ranges

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PopulationDose RangeFrequency
Adults 18 years and older6–21 gramsper day
Adults 18 years and older0.21–21 gramsper day

Cautions & Contraindications

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cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/ physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/ physician if your symptoms worsen.
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/ physician before use if you have a cardiovascular disease and are attempting an increase in physical activity (Doutreleau et al. 2010; Doutreleau et al. 2006; Schulman et al. 2006; Goldman and Ausiello 2004; Nagaya et al. 2001; Bednarz et al. 2000; Ceremużyński et al. 1997; Rector et al. 1996).
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/ physician before use if you are taking medication for cardiovascular diseases, erectile dysfunction, and/or blood thinners (Huynh et al. 2002; Parker et al. 2002; Siani et al. 2000; Adams et al. 1995).
contraindicationDo not use if you have had a heart attack/myocardial infarction (Sun et al. 2009; Schulman et al. 2006; Bednarz et al. 2005).
adverse_reactionWhen using this product you may experience gastrointestinal discomfort/disturbances (Grimble 2007; Evans et al. 2004; IOM 2005; Clarkson et al. 1996).

Alternative Names

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L-Arginine(common)(S)-2-Amino-5-[(aminoiminomethyl) amino] pentanoic acidL-Arginine

Common Quantities in Licensed Products

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1 mg2 licensed products
95 mg1 licensed products
100 g1 licensed products
190 mg1 licensed products
225 mg1 licensed products
780 mg1 licensed products

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