Arginine
amino_acidFood Sources
Foods that contain Arginine.
- Pumpkin Seeds
Source: Young Forever
Health Benefits
Health conditions that Arginine may influence, based on research.
Improves
- Erectile dysfunction
Can improve erectile function but may cause GI distress | Meta-analysis showed potential role of arginine supplements for ED
Source: How Not to Age
Protects Against
- Cardiovascular Disease
Arginine can contribute to reduced risk of endothelial dysfunction-associated cardiovascular risk with aging (Heffernan et al. 2010)
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
Biological Mechanisms
How Arginine works at a cellular level.
- PromotesIncreases nitric oxide bioavailability
- PromotesImproves Endothelial Function
L-Arginine as a nutritional prophylaxis against vascular endothelial dysfunction with aging
Recipes with Arginine
Recipes featuring foods that contain Arginine.
- Arugula and Pumpkin Seed Pesto
- Pumpkin Seed Cardamom Butter
- Super-Seed Quinoa Crackers
- Paleo Trail-Mix Muffins
- Quinoa, Strawberry, and Sunchoke Salad
- Cabbage Slaw with Savory Seed Mix
- Quick Spicy Tomato Soup
- Roasted Cauliflower Soup
- Salmon with Fennel and Citrus Salad
- Trail-Mix Energy Cookies
- Quinoa, Cashew, and Dark Chocolate Squares
Sources
- How Not to Age
- Young Forever
- Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity