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I have a benign liver lesion and i was curious if it is okay to start using l-argenine and maybe l-glutamine to assist in my workout progress?

Q: i have a benign liver lesion and i was curious if it is okay to start using l-argenine and maybe l-glutamine to assist in my workout progress?

: No study shows benefits of these supplements.

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

No study shows benefits of these supplements.

Dr Machanic and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/12/2021

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Agree with Dr Le, and see absolutely no reason to spend good money in pursuit of unproven supplements. These will NOT enhance or modify your health in any foreseeable fashion.

Dr Singh agreed

Answered 4/10/2021

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A member asked:

I have a benign liver lesion and i was curious if it is okay to start using l-argenine and maybe l-glutamine to assist in my workout progress?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Machanic and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Singh agreed

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