HealthyPIG Magazine

Taking L-arginine as a supplement can benefit your heart and muscles, but may cause side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, and bloating.

L-arginine is one of many amino acids that the body needs to function properly. Like other amino acids, L-arginine plays a role in building proteins. The body uses protein to help build muscle and rebuild tissue. It converts this amino acid into the chemical nitric oxide, which helps blood vessels dilate.

Researchers investigated L-arginine's effectiveness in treating high blood pressure and chest pain and improving breathing in COVID-19 patients who required hospitalization.

Read on to learn more about L-arginine’s potential therapeutic benefits and the research behind it.