No. 094Nutrient
Nutrient
L-arginine
An amino acid the body uses to make nitric oxide, which relaxes blood vessels.
- Evidence
- Clinical evidence Evidence level 4 of 5
- Body systems
- Nerves, Vitality and immunity
In research
Nitric oxide helps regulate blood flow, including to small vessels that supply nerves.
Strength of evidence
Clinical evidence Evidence level 4 of 5Tested in randomised trials in people, usually small or short. How we grade evidence.
Where you will find it
Products that contain it
Ingredient pages summarise traditional use and the direction of published research for education. They are not claims about any product and are not medical advice.
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