L-Arginine 500 mg®

Amino Acids & Protein

Brand: NOW

CapsuleAmino acid/ProteinOff Market
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Net Contents

100 Capsule(s)

Serving Size

2 Capsule(s)

Servings Per Container

50

Supplement Form

Capsule

Bar Code (UPC/SKU)

7 33739 00030 9

Product Version

CODE 0030 V6

Label Analysis

Objective insights generated automatically from the official DSLD label — a quick, factual read of how this product is formulated and disclosed.

1Active Ingredients

Single-ingredient formula listed in Supplement Facts.

100%Amount Transparency

Every active ingredient discloses a specific amount per serving.

2Dietary Attributes

Label states: Non-GMO, Gluten-Free.

This analysis is generated algorithmically from label data for educational reference only. It is not a product endorsement, ranking, or medical advice.

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 2 Capsule(s) · 2 per day

IngredientAmount Per Serving
L-Arginine1 Gram(s)

Not Present

Other Ingredients

GelatinMagnesium StearateSilica

Target Groups

Adult (18 - 50 Years)Gluten FreeDairy Free

Label Claims

All OtherStructure/Function

Directions & Suggested Use

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Usage: Take 2 capsules twice daily as needed. Take between meals or at bedtime with a carbohydrate drink to facilitate absorption.

Warnings & Precautions

Precautions re: Children

Keep out of reach of children.

Precautions re: Allergies

Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.

Precautions re: All Other

Caution: For adults only.

Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications

Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.

Precautions re: All Other

This supplement should be avoided by persons with glaucoma or herpes simplex unless otherwise prescribed by a physician. Do not use if you have had a myocardial infarction or have established coronary artery disease.

Storage

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place after opening.

Formulation

Formulation re: Does NOT Contain

Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients.

Formula re: Contains

The L-Arginine used in this product is Pharmaceutical Grade.

FDA Statements

FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

FDA Disclaimer Statement

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Other Label Statements

General Statements: All Other Content

Natural color variation may occur in this product.

General: Product/Version Code

CODE 0030 V6

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CAPSULE SIZE

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Amino Acid

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~ Conditionally Essential Amino Acid ~ Nitric Oxide Precursor*

Seals/Symbols

Non-GMO

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Amino Acids

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Family owned since 1968.

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Please Recycle.

Seals/Symbols

GMP QUALITY ASSURED

General Statements: All Other Content

L-Arginine is a conditionally essential basic amino acid involved primarily in urea metabolism and excretion, as well as in DNA synthesis and protein production.* It is an important precursor of Nitric Oxide (NO) and thus plays a role in the dilation of blood vessels.*

Manufacturer & Distributor

Manufacturer

NOW Foods

395 S. Glen Ellyn Rd., Bloomingdale, IL, 60108, USA

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Research & Studies

  • The pharmacodynamics of L-arginine.

    RH Böger - Alternative Therapies in Health & Medicine, 2014 - search.ebscohost.com

    … L-Arginine appears to … , L-arginine restores the L-arginine/ADMA ratio to normal and, thereby, normalizes endothelial function. In conclusion, the effects of L-arginine supplementation on …

    2014109 citations
  • Role of L-arginine in nitric oxide synthesis and health in humans

    G Wu, CJ Meininger, CJ McNeal, FW Bazer… - … in nutrition and health, 2021 - Springer

    … L-arginine is oxidized by NO synthase (NOS) to form NO and … The NOS-derived L-citrulline is recycled into L-arginine, and … Some reports indicated that oral Arg supplementation did not …

    2021395 citations
  • Beneficial effects of l-arginine on reducing obesity: potential mechanisms and important implications for human health

    JR McKnight, MC Satterfield, WS Jobgen, SB Smith… - Amino acids, 2010 - Springer

    … for the beneficial effects of l-arginine are likely complex, but … Recent studies indicate that l-arginine supplementation … and fatty acids) Thus, l-arginine holds great promise as a safe and …

    2010311 citations
  • Safety of dietary supplementation with arginine in adult humans

    CJ McNeal, CJ Meininger, CD Wilborn, CD Tekwe… - Amino acids, 2018 - Springer

    … l-Arginine (Arg) was traditionally been classified as a nutritionally nonessential amino acid for healthy adults … Thus, Arg is now recognized to be an important ingredient in dietary …

    201886 citations
  • Arginine nutrition in development, health and disease

    G Wu, CJ Meininger, DA Knabe, FW Baze… - Current Opinion in …, 2000 - journals.lww.com

    … supplementation of L-arginine (2.25% L-arginine in drinking water) to hypercholesterolemic rabbits increases the ratio of plasma L-arginine to N G N G -dimethyl-L-arginine (an … is now …

    2000321 citations
  • L-arginine and hypertension

    N Gokce - The Journal of nutrition, 2004 - Elsevier

    … Hypertension is a major healthcare problem afflicting nearly 50 million individuals in the … L-arginine supplementation on EDNO production and endothelial function, and L-arginine has …

    2004215 citations

Data sourced from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) · Label entered 2015-11-24. DSLD Label ID: 53263. This information is provided for educational reference only and is not medical advice. Always follow the product label and consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.