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Dosage and Interactions of L-Arginine

By: Jacks Piro

Adverse Reactions:

Oral supplementations with L-Arginine at doses up to 15 grams daily are generally well tolerated. The most common adverse reactions of higher doses — from 15 to 30 grams daily — are nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Some may experience these symptoms at lower doses.

Interactions
Drugs
Cyclosporine: L-Arginine may counteract the anti-naturetic effect of cyclosporine.
Ibuprofen: L-Arginine may increase the absorption of ibuprofen if taken concurrently.
Organic nitrates and Sildenafil citrate: Theoretically, L-Arginine supplements taken parallel with Organic nitrates or Sildenafil citrate may potentiate the effects of the drug.
Herbs
Yohimbe: L-Arginine, if used along with Yohimbe, may enhance its effect.

Dosage and Administration
L-Arginine is available in tablet, capsule and powder form and as L-Arginine hydrochloride and free base L-Arginine. It is also available in medical foods as an aid in the enhancement of immune function. Various doses are used for various diseases.

For cardiovascular health reasons: doses from 8 to 21 grams daily have been used in divided doses.
To help aid with sperm quantity and quality: doses of 10 to 20 grams daily have been used in divided doses.
For erectile dysfunction: doses of 5 grams daily have been used.
For interstitial cystitis: doses of 1.5 to 2.4 grams daily have been used.For More Info

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