Athletes tend to think that more is better.
Often this same principle and thought pervades through to people who are new to working out. Nutrition support dietitians and specialists have known for years that specific nutrients can aid in recovery and can influence immune function in health and disease. The following paragraphs highlight the benefits of arginine and glutamine. The clinical data supporting arginine is overwhelming for a positive response in burn, cancer, HIV, surgery or trauma and in athletics. Arginine is essential for the optimal functioning of the immune system.