arginine

noun

ar·gi·nine ˈär-jə-ˌnēn

: a crystalline basic amino acid C₆H₁₄N₄O₂ derived from guanidine

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Some studies have found that taking arginine supplements may help improve ED. —

Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 14 Jan. 2023 Some mutate the arginine (R) to glycine (G), while others leave it unmutated. —

William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2023 Sports Organic Pea Protein has over 2,700 mg of branched chain amino acids and over 1,300 milligrams of L-arginine in each serving. —

Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 22 Dec. 2022 The half-life of arginine ranges from 30 to 120 minutes, depending on dose and individual. —

Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2022 Some common natural ingredients found in OTC ED pills include horny goat weed, ginseng, and L-arginine. —

Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 14 Jan. 2023 Semenax also contains the amino acid L-arginine HCL. —

Dallas News, 23 Dec. 2022 Green tea, coconut oil, arginine, and hyaluronic acid help to protect your skin from environmental pollutants and restore your skin barrier, giving you glowing skin. —

Dallas News, 4 Oct. 2022 So, many people take L-arginine for things like erectile dysfunction and to treat heart conditions. —

Erica Sweeney, Men's Health, 25 Jan. 2023 See More

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