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Clinical Updates
L-Arginine Supplements
Arginine for Mild Cognitive Impairment?
4/15/2022
Can supplementing with L-arginine help elderly people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI)? Find out what a recent study showed in the What It Does section of our L-Arginine Supplements Review.
Also see our CL Answer about other supplements for Memory and Cognition.
Citrulline for Strength?
9/13/2021
Find out if citrulline supplementation improved muscle strength or endurance in older people in recent study. (This information is in the Citrulline section of our L-Arginine Supplements Review, as citrulline is converted to arginine in the body and it is often sold in combination with arginine).
L-Arginine for COVID?
9/13/2021
Did L-arginine supplementation help people with severe COVID-related pneumonia? See what a new study found in the What It Does section of our L-Arginine Supplements Review.
Also see: Do any supplements help with the coronavirus (COVID-19)?
Also see: Do any supplements help with the coronavirus (COVID-19)?
Pill-Induced Esophagitis
10/18/2019
Several cases of esophagitis have been reported from taking supplements, including a recent case involving l-arginine capsules. For details, including tips on how to safely take pills, see the Concerns and Cautions section of the L-Arginine Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks for L-Arginine.
Arginine for Men?
7/22/2019
Does daily arginine supplementation enhance the effect of a popular prescription medication for men? See what a recent study found in the What It Does section of the L-Arginine Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks for arginine.
Citrulline and Exercise
8/13/2018
Several studies have evaluated citrulline (which the body converts to arginine) for enhancing athletic performance. Find out if it helps or not in the Citrulline section of the L-Arginine Review. Also, find out if L-arginine, itself, can help.
Can L-Arginine Cause Pancreatitis?
4/30/2018
Although uncommon, there have been reports of acute pancreatitis occurring in conjunction with L-arginine use. Get the details and learn about other possible side effects of arginine in the Concerns and Cautions section of the L-arginine Supplements Review.
L-Arginine for Workouts?
3/16/2018
A recent study assessed whether taking L-Arginine before a high-intensity workout decreased muscle soreness after the workout. Get the results and more details in the Exercise Endurance and Recovery section of the L-Arginine Supplements Review. (Also see our Top Picks among products).
Citrulline for Improving Exercise?
12/01/2017
Citrulline, a compound which is converted to arginine in the body, is often added to workout supplements to improve exercise performance. But does it really help? See what a new study found in the "What It Does" section of the L-Arginine Supplements Review >> (Also see our Top Picks among L-arginine supplements.)
