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BENEFITS OF ARGININE

L-Arginine, the Prosexual Nutrient with Numerous Health Benefits

It's the disorder no one wants to talk about, yet according to the Journal of the American Medical Association, 43% of women and 31% of men suffer from sexua

l dysfunction.1 Sexual dysfunction is broadly defined as the inability to fully enjoy sexual intercourse. Women generally experience it as a loss of libido (sexual drive) and/or the inability or difficulty in achieving an orgasm. Men experience it as impotence, known technically as erectile dysfunction.

Based on hundreds of studies, L-arginine, an essential amino acid and one of the building blocks of proteins in the body, has become known as a safe and effective prosexual nutrient for men and women.

Here's WHY

L-Arginine is a

precursor of nitric oxide (NO) in the human body. In the 1990s, scientists discovered that not only is NO an essential compound that helps blood circulation, but it is important to normal sexual function in both men and women. Without arginine there would be no NO, and without NO, men would not be able to have erections.

How L-Arginine WORKS

Insufficient blood flow is a major cause of incomplete erection in men.

L-Arginine has been shown to improve blood flow to the genital area by dilating blood vessels and helping the penis to enlarge to its full capacity, thus increasing the size, hardness, and frequency of erections.

Nutritional expert, Dr. Jonathan Wright, explains the mechanism in men: "Molecules of NO are generated when an enzyme called NO synthase (NOS)�which is abundant in the nerve and muscle cells in and around the penis�strips away a nitrogen atom (N) from a passing molecule of the amino acid L-Arginine � and combines it with an atom of oxygen (O)." 2

In other words, in order to produce nitric oxide in the body, a nitrogen atom must combine with an oxygen molecule in the blood. The enzyme called nitric oxide synthase controls this reaction.

L-Arginine has a similar EFFECTS IN WOMEN

Higher blood flow makes clitoral and vaginal tissues more sensitive and responsive to sexual stimulation and helps increase the possibility of reaching orgasm. Although there haven't been nearly as many studies done on arginine supplementation in women as in men, one study found that postmenopausal women who took a supplement including L-Arginine experienced heightened sexual response.3

Another study involving 77 women of all ages found that after four weeks, 73.5% of the women who took a supplement including L-Arginine experienced greater sexual satisfaction, including heightened desire and clitoral sensation, frequency of intercourse and orgasm, and less vaginal dryness.4

STRONGER LIBIDO ... GREATER ENDURANCE

Both men and women report that L-Arginine seems to increase their libido or desire for sex, and some also report that L-Arginine gives them greater endurance and stronger, more powerful orgasms. Reports also suggest that L-Arginine supplements can improve fertility in men who have low sperm counts or poor sperm motility (activity).

Improve Your Love Life and Fertility

In a study published in a 1999 issue of BJU International, researchers found that 5 grams of L-arginine daily for six weeks improved the sexual function in men with erectile dysfunction. Because L-arginine stimulates nitric oxide in the body and increases blood flow, it is thought to help with erectile dysfunction, increasing the flow of blood to the genital area as well.

The Journal of the American Medical Association reports that 43 percent of women and 31 percent of men suffer from sexual dysfunction, which is broadly defined as the inability to fully enjoy sexual intercourse. For women, this can include a low sex drive or the inability to experience an orgasm. Men experience sexual dysfunction as impotence, also referred to as erectile dysfunction.

Based on hundreds of studies, L-arginine has become known as a safe and effective prosexual nutrient for men and women. Both men and women report that L-Arginine seems to increase their desire for sex, and some also report that L-Arginine gives them greater endurance and more powerful orgasms.

L-Arginine can be an excellent supplement for anyone wanting to increase his or her sexual arousal, improve performance, and overall health. Unlike prescription drugs, like Viagra, both men and women can take the supplement.

Other Health Benefits of L-Arginine

Aside from increased muscle mass and helping with sexual dysfunction, L-arginine has many other health benefits. They include:

Promotes circulation resulting in improved blood flow

Stimulates the release of growth hormone

Improves immune function

Reduces healing time of injuries

Plays a role in the formation of bone and tendons

Lower cholesterol level 

Supports normal blood pressure