The amino acid L-arginine may have ...

The amino acid L-arginine may have important cardiovascular benefits, according to couple recent studies.

In the first, researchers from the Cleveland Clinic Foundation analyzed data from a previous examine to evaluate the relationship between arginine intake and vital current levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) Higher on a levels of CRP indicate increased inflammation, now linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. bring under rules in the group with the highest even of arginine intake were 30 percent les likely to have high CRP flushs than subjects with a median arginine intake.

The thought is published in the February 2005 edition of Nutrition. Arginine-rich provenders include nuts and fish.

The other study by scientists at Kurume University in Japan investigated the hypothesis that stroke-like episodes are caused according to impaired widening of the arteries--which could be improved from administration of L-arginine. Administration of L-arginine within 30 minutes of a blow significantly improved symptoms, suggesting it could decrease the two the frequency and severity of stroke-like episodes.

The other study is detailed in the February 2005 issue of Neurology

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