Growth hormone serum levels start dropping off once we hit age 23, this natural growth hormone production begins to diminish. The result? Additional body fat, loss of skin elasticity, wrinkles, reduced muscle tissue and saggy skin, slowed healing, and reduced immune function.

Arginine is involved in the production of a variety of enzymes and hormones. Arginine facilitates the release of HGH, stimulates the pancreas for insulin production, and is a component in the hormone vasopressin produced by the pituitary gland. [1] One mechanism for arginine as an HGH releaser may be its capacity for blocking secretion of the HGH-inhibitor: somatostatin. [2]

[1] Balch, M.D., James F., and Balch, C.N.C,
Phyllis A., Prescription for Nutritional Healing, Second Edition (Garden
City Park, NY: 1997, Avery Publishing Group), pages 35-36. ISBN 0-89529-727-2

[2] Klatz, D.O., Ronald with Kahn, Carol,
Grow Young with HGH (New York: 1997, HarperCollins Publishers, Inc.), pages
200, 201, 206, 304. ISBN 0-06-018682-8

The timing and dosing of L-Arginine is very important to experience its benefits. The goal is always to follow and assist the natural biochemistry of the body and cooperate in that framework.

Stir one serving (1 level scoop containing 6g elemental L-Arginine) with the desired amount of water to suit your tastes. It is optimal to take the daytime protocol 30 minutes away from food. One serving can be taken 1-3 times per day.

The nighttime (anti-aging, sports and fitness ) protocol is to take about 1 and 1/2 scoops of L-Argimax in desired amount of water on an empty stomach away from competing proteins, amino acids, high glycemic foods or drinks and sugars. Two hours away from eating or drinking is ideal.

A double-blind study of 25 individuals with angina pectoris found that treatment with arginine at a dose of 6 g per day improved exercise tolerance, but not objective measurements of heart function. [1]

A double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial of 36 individuals with heart disease found that use of arginine (along with antioxidant vitamins and minerals) at a daily dose of 6.6 g reduced symptoms of angina. [2]

[1] Bednarz B, Wolk R, Chamiec T, et al. Effects of oral L-arginine supplementation on exercise-induced QT dispersion and exercise tolerance in stable angina pectoris. Int J Cardiol. 2000;75:205-210.

[2] Maxwell AJ, Zapien MP, Pearce GL, et al.
Randomized trial of a medical food for the dietary management of chronic, stable angina. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2002;39:37-45.

According to Will Block of Life Enhancement, Arginine's benefits derive primarily from its ability to release nitric oxide when it undergoes a chemical transformation to the amino acid citrulline; the reaction is catalyzed by the enzyme nitric oxide synthase (NOS). It takes place in a variety of cells and tissues, most notably the vascular endothelium, but also in many kinds of white blood cells and in blood platelets, the tiny cell-like structures that are responsible for blood clotting, or thrombosis.

As a result, nitric oxide functions in the cardiovascular system as a central regulator of vascular tone, cellular endothelial adhesion, platelet aggregation, and thrombosis.

There have been conflicting studies done on L-Arginine therapy after a heart attack. One study (Johns Hopkins Study) says L-Arginine is harmful to patients, the other study (Dr. Stuart Katz at Yale) said the John Hopkins study didn't provide adequate amounts of arginine. There will undoubtedly be more studies on this.

People with advanced hardening of the arteries,or atherosclerosis, often have difficulty walking because of lack of blood flow to the legs, a condition known as intermittent claudication.

In a double-blind study of 41 individuals, 2-weeks of treatment with a high dose of arginine improved walking distance by 66%; no benefits were seen in the placebo group or a low-dose arginine group.[1]

Good results were also seen in another study, although its convoluted design makes interpreting the results somewhat difficult. [2]

[1] Maxwell AJ, Anderson BE, Cooke JP. Nutritional therapy for peripheral arterial disease: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial of HeartBar. Vasc Med. 2000;5:11-19.

[2] Boger RH, Bode-Boger SM, Thiele W, et al.
Restoring vascular nitric oxide formation by L-arginine improves the symptoms of intermittent claudication in patients with peripheral arterial occlusive disease. J Am Coll Cardiol. 1998;32:1336-1344.

The results of one controlled (but not blinded study in women suggest that arginine might help standard fertility therapy for women (specifically, in vitro fertilization) work better.[1] However, studies have not found any benefit in male infertility.[2-7]

Supplementation with the amino acid, L-arginine (16 grams per day), has been shown to improve fertilization rates in women with a previous history of failed attempts at in vitro (test tube) fertilization. [8]

[1] Battaglia C, Salvatori M, Maxia N, et al.
Adjuvant L-arginine treatment for in-vitro fertilization in poor responder patients. Hum Reprod. 1999;14:1690-1697.

[2] De Aloysio D, Mantuano R, Mauloni M, et al. The clinical use of arginine aspartate in male infertility. Acta Eur Fertil. 1982;13:133-167.

[3] Tanimura J. Studies on arginine in human semen. II. The effects of medication with L-arginine-HCl on male infertility. Bull Osaka Med Sch.
1967;13:84-89.

[4] Schachter A, Goldman JA, Zukerman Z. Treatment of oligospermia with the amino acid arginine. J Urol. 1973;110:311-313.

[5] Schachter A, Friedman S, Goldman JA, et al. Treatment of oligospermia with the amino acid arginine. Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 1973;11:206-209.

[6] Mroueh A. Effect of arginine on oligospermia. Fertil Steril. 1970;21:217-219.

[7] Pryor JP, Blandy JP, Evans P, et al. Controlled clinical trial of arginine for infertile men with oligozoospermia. Brit J Urol. 1978;50:47-50.

[8] Battaglia C, Salvatori M, Maxia N, et al. Adjuvant L-arginine treatment for in-vitro fertilization in poor responder patients. Hum Reprod 1999;14:1690-7.

L-Argimax taken orally has proven to help augment the main anti aging factors responsible for the increase of hormones that affect age related body fat. In short, the L-Arginine molecule supports Hypothalamic Response and can greatly help stimulate the fat burning process which slows way down as we age.  Not only does it decrease fat storage but it has been shown over many years and studies to enhance muscle mass, growth and development.

Unlike many popular weight loss products, L-Arginine, a collagen protein, contains no harmful stimulants. It creates a self-regulating effect to enhance sleep when taken before bedtime and to increase energy levels when taken in the morning or during the day.

Arginine also facilitates a reduction in body fat, while increasing lean muscle mass. Arginine inhibits the absorption of dietary fat.

cwijas
I love the taste of the L-Argimax!! Really surprised as it tastes way better then I expected. You have to really mix it good so it dissolves. and YES..ADD ICE!! I drink mine around noon. I read that it says to take right before going to sleep???

Pure Health
Hi there, Yes if you take the L-Argimax 30 minutes before you plan on going to sleep, you'll sleep like a baby and wake up totally refreshed!

But make sure you go right to bed within 30 minutes. Or, you'll be wide awake. I love the taste too. If you mix it in tepid or warm water it will dissolve
quickly. Then, YES.. add ice! ;)

redcat
I don't even bother with the ice. LOL. I just mix it with about 2 inches of water in my water bottle, shake it hard and drink it. I lost 5 lbs last month without dieting!!! Yeah!

tinseltown
Hi redcat! So are you taking the L-Argimax at least 3 times a day? It's so good tasting I wouldn't have a problem! But I want to make sure Im clear on how you are taking it. Thank you --TT

redcat
Hi Tinseltown, Yes I usually take it three times a day.

I work a graveyard shift, so my hours are crazy anyway. I know you are suppose to take it on an empty stomach and I always worried that I was taking it too soon after eating. I usually go to bed a couple of hours after I eat.

On my days off, I try and take it an hour or so before I go do yard work or some kind of physical activity. Redcat

tinseltown
Thank you Redcat. I just like knowing I'm taking something that's so good for me. I haven't noticed a drastic change in myself since I began taking the
L-Argimax,but I really didn't expect to. Just knowing my body is getting all these great nutrients was enough for me. I figure I'm 25 right now and if I can keep from getting diseased and all the age related quirks my mom complains of, I'm way ahead of the game. Thanks again. (sorry mom)

banthebulge
Hi everyone. It's Diane. I'm glad to be here and have been cruising around for the last hour reading all of the articles and great things people have been saying. I hope I'm not putting this in the wrong area but just wanted everyone to know, I HAVE LOST 10 POUNDS IN 3 WEEKS!!

Honest to goodness, I can't even believe how much I lost. Actually I could have cared less about the 10 lbs. I look GREAT if I do say so. I actually didn't even know how much I'd lost until I went to the drugstore today but what I have noticed is my clothes are REALLY LOOSE. :grin: :grin: :grin: I'm so happy. TOO bad it's wintertime!

I take the L-Argimax 2 times a day and the daily double only once. I love the taste of both. and I ADORE THE WAY they make me feel.

And before you wonder, I eat 3 regular meals a day but I always had this "thing" for sweets. I didn't care what kind of sweets, as long as it was sweet, I wanted it. Now, for some reason I never even THINK about sweets. So really I have only taken sweets off the menu but not even intentionally. I go to aerobics and yoga classes 3 times a week and have done so for the last 3 or maybe 4 years. Nothing changed there either. I love these products so much.

In patients with inborn errors of urea synthesis, high blood ammonia levels and metabolic alkalosis may occur, particularly in patients with ornithine carbamoyl transferase (OCT) deficiency or carbomoyl phosphate synthetase (CPS) deficiency. Arginine can be a helpful treatment by shifting the way the body processes nitrogen, but should be avoided in patients with hyperargininemia (high arginine levels). Other drugs may have similar benefits, such as citrulline, sodium benzoate, or sodium henylbutyrate, although dialysis may be necessary initially. This use of arginine should be supervised by a qualified healthcare professional.