It is a precursor to creatine and the neurotransmitter nitric oxide. Arginine boosts the immune system, promotes muscle growth and fat burning. It strengthens connective tissue and speeds the healing of wounds. Arginine is essential in lowering blood pressure, and in mental and sexual function. It may also preserve the elasticity of blood vessels through antioxidant actions.
Arginine strengthens the heart and can help prevent heart cells from dying due to hypoxia.
As a blood thinner and anticoagulant, arginine can improve blood flow through the heart. It may also reduce excess cholesterol. Given to patients with early stages of heart disease arginine prevents the disease from getting worse and can help relieve angina chest pain. OKG has potent HGH releasing properties. It is ten times as potent as Ornithine HCl in raising blood ornithine levels necessary for HGH release.