User Reviews for l-arginine

It is effective and I tolerate it well.

Ascities reduction 3,000 mg divided dose daily

Extremely difficult to determine. Too many variables

Given its mechanism of action most dramatically demonstrated in men with ED, it makes sense that circulation is improved overall. I was formerly dependent on furosemide ('Lasix') to dump excess fluid which accumulates because of poor blood flow to organs like the kidneys. I can now go up to a month without taking furosemide and my weight remains stable and I have no swelling of my ankles. I do take other supplements for CHF and what I experience is likely a result of the combination, but I do think L-arginine is a key component of my alternative medicine treatment program. Given that CHF is primarily a disease of older folks, males with CHF commonly have ED and L-arginine DEFINITELY improves things in that department. For older men with CHF, I can't think of a reason NOT to take it!Read More Read Less

On my older brother's recommendation (our medical histories are similar) I started taking 2 grams of Arginine per day 3 years ago in combination with 12.5 MG of Metoprolol, 75 MG of Plavix (which I've been taking for 9+ years), 5 MG of Lipitor, a full dose enteric aspirin and 10 MG of Zetia. My relevant history: MI 9 years ago with 2 stents inserted, GI bleed 2.5 years ago ostensibly caused by aspirin -induced ulcer. I was taken off the aspirin at that time. And finally, a 2nd bleed following routine outpatient inguinal hernia surgery performed laporoscopically (suspicion of nicked artery during surgery - received 2 units of blood). I was not even thinking about ED when I started taking Arginine so we can safely rule out a placebo effect. Taking only 2 grams of Arginine per day, I still experienced a distinct ED improvement - I wasn't back in my 20s but I was certainly more functional. But the best benefit was a virtual end of the angina which I was experiencing a few times per month. I also noticed a slight improvement of my musculature without any additional exercise on my part. For me, Arginine has definitely been a quality of life improver and to my knowledge, I have not experienced any adverse side effects.Read More Read Less

Relieved IC pain within a week; no other meds used with it. After years of pain what a relief on the body. Was channel surfing on TV and heard it mentioned by a doctor to relieve IC pain. Only time I have ever heard it for IC treatment.

I and my daughter have found that taking 500-1000 Mg l-arginine and 400 Mg ibuprofen works better than the prescribe d medication. It worked faster without the groggy feeling and without rebound migraine.

Hey there's greater medical probs than sexual that this vascular-aiding amino-acid supplmnt addresses, tho I assure you it does help in that dept too! After being saved from worsening Bradychardia by a pacemaker 10yrs ago, I developed more recently increasing angina discomfort in left chest down left arm that slowed me way down on my preferred fast daily walks, L-Arginine (with L-Citrulline) has 'magically' removed in a week all my angina symptoms. I am now barreling along every a.m. with zero angina! It has been a profound health & well-being benefit for me! No negatives ALL pluses! Read More Read Less

My patients responds well with it

Am happily amazed that just since Feb 13th my angina discomfort was totally removed from left-arm & then within 10dys from chest!! Discomfort slowed me whenever I tried faster pace on daily walk. This I am now able to do freely & as fast as I did 14 yrs ago (well before Bradychardia that led to a pacemaker!)AND with ZERO tightness or discomfort! Hooray! Feel like a new man! So cannot praise/recommend this product enough!

I had myocardial infarctionI in 1992. 2 years ago my blood pressure had been above 140/80 Iwas prescribed 1.25mg (1/2 2.5mg tablet)Coversyl Argenine Plus (Perindopril,indapide) daily by cardiologist. it has kept my blood pressure 130/80 with no side effects

After using L-Arginine for two weeks I was admitted to Kaiser Hospital for severe chest pains and extremely low blood pressure. I was in the hospital for a week and was told that I may have had a heart attack, although inconclusive. They did find a 40% blockage and was told to have a stent implanted that I turned down as the doctors were not certain that I had a heart attack. I do not recommend L-Arginine.

This stuff is great for me. When I work out and have taken it, my arms swell up noticeably. Erections come easily, are swelled and extra hard compared to normal. I feel generally better when taking it. Dosage is 5000 mg when I think about it. GNC has one container that is small, white and gold and it is overpriced. They have another much larger micronized L-Arginine container that is red and black and it is like 3 times less expensive for the exact same stuff. It used to taste terrible and made me nauseous to drink but it is now flavored thank God. I recommend it but am not a Dr. Use at your own discretion. For me, it is 1 step short of viagra with no hangover affect. All effects are good and my research supported that. Like someone else said, L-Arginine in the AM and Viagra later in the day gives me best results. I'm not sure we are supposed to take together because both lower blood pressure and too low is very bad (could even result in death if drops too low) so use together at your own risk or consult a doctor beforehand. I used to have anxiety but overcame it. It was one of the best things that ever happened to me because it began my search for the best methods for obtaining the best erections ever. Plenty of rest, no fighting, low fat and low sodium the day of sexual activity with those two items together makes my wife and I two VERY happy mates. I wish the same thing for everyone. Please be careful and consult a doctor even if you are tempted to experiment. No result is worth your health! Good Luck! :)Read More Read Less

Recovery from hernia surgery was rapid according to physician.

I developed intermittent claudication from smoking and bad diet. It was advanced to the stage where walking over a quarter mile was impossible without rest. My condition improved with several of Dr. Stephen Sinatras "awesome foursome" plus d-ribose. It would worsen to previous levels with l-arginine. I don't know why, it's so obvious it works for increasing a males "vitality" even a low doses. It doesn't increase oxygen to muscles in legs.

It is important you take L Arginine on an empty stomach. It helped with high level of ammonia in my blood and in the urine. I certainly feel it is helpful.I use Solgar brand

Excellent information.