Arginine

L-Arginine by SciFit is a protein amino acid present in the proteins of all life forms. It is classified as a conditionally essential amino acid, which means the body manufactures sufficient L-Arginine in most cases. However, in young children, those with certain genetic disorders and some stress conditions such as trauma, burns or sepsis, L-Arginine becomes an essential amino acid. Under these conditions proper dietary intake of L-Arginine becomes important.

L-Arginine is a conditionally essential basic amino acid involved primarily in urea metabolism and excretion as well as DNA synthesis.

L-Arginine is a semi-essential amino acid synthesized by the body from ornithine. It supports protein synthesis because it is involved in the transport and storage of nitrogen. L-Arginine is important for proper physical performance because it is used by the body to produce creatine. L-Arginine 1000 is from free base arginine, which is 17% more potent than arginine HCI (hydrochloride).