Question 1

i replaced my bp drugs with a supplements called l-arginine and my pressure has remained at 117/86 ?

Accepted Answer

Good reading: Vasodilatory mechanism lowered your bp.

Question 2

can the drug propecia (finasteride) be used with 5grams of l arginine without any interaction with one another or side effects?

Accepted Answer

YES: There is no interaction.

Question 3

which of the drugs/over the counter supplements have blood-thinning effects? l-arginine,pentoxifylline, coq10, vitamin-e? read e,pentox arg all do.

Accepted Answer

A large number: There are a lot of OTC medications and herbal supplements can 'thin the blood'. Medications like aspirin, ibuprofen, Naprosyn, (naproxen) fish oil, all can have this effect.  Herbal supplements such as borage, ginko, garlic, ginger can also have some effect.  If you are on a prescription. Blood thinner, then discuss the use of OTC and herbal medications with your physician before taking anything new.

Question 4

what is l-arginine good for?

Accepted Answer

Arginine: ....Is something your body normally makes, but you can be deficient if you don't have enough of the building blocks. Symptoms of deficiency include poor wound healing, hair loss, skin rash, constipation, and fatty liver. There is some evidence it may be useful for claudication (pain in your legs with exercise due to poor circulation). It's used for lots of other things, but without good evidence.

Question 5

can teenagers take l arginine?

Accepted Answer

Wouldn't recommend: Protein supplementation is not the greatest idea in teens. It really is much better for them to get their nutrition through food intake. These supplements are not well regulated and one can never be sure you are taking what they say. Also, protein supplements are stressful to developing kidneys. If you teen is wrestler ,body builder it is best to get the protein with meats, eggs, dairy, nuts.

Question 6

can l-arginine cause gain weight?

Accepted Answer

L-arginine: Can help with gaining muscle but not specifically for weight gain.

Question 7

is l-arginine safe to take long term?

Accepted Answer

Unknown: L-arginine has been used safely for up to 3 months. There are no long term studies to verify safety for long term use.

Question 8

does l-arginine help erictial disfuntion?

Accepted Answer

Studies unclear: As whether is any benefit, one study which showed benefit resulted in patients who were Nitric Oxide deficient.

Question 9

can i take glucosamine and arginine together?

Accepted Answer

Yes: They don`t conflict  but there is not much evidence for their doing any good.

Question 10

what is the safe dosage of taking l-arginine ?

Accepted Answer

Voodoo: Eat veg, salad, fruit and fish/twice weekly

arginine is another voodoo scam.

And exercise at least 3 times weekly.

All proven.

Arginine is another glutamine scam.

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I replaced my bp drugs with a supplements called l-arginine and my pressure has remained at 117/86 ?

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Can the drug propecia (finasteride) be used with 5grams of l arginine without any interaction with one another or side effects?

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Which of the drugs/over the counter supplements have blood-thinning effects? l-arginine,pentoxifylline, coq10, vitamin-e? read e,pentox arg all do.

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What is l-arginine good for?

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Can teenagers take l arginine?

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Can l-arginine cause gain weight?

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Is l-arginine safe to take long term?

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Does l-arginine help erictial disfuntion?

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Can i take glucosamine and arginine together?

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What is the safe dosage of taking l-arginine ?

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