/oss/taxonomy/term/2048/all en /oss/article/health/can-arginine-supplements-help-control-blood-pressure <p>Arginine is an amino acid, a type of molecule used in the synthesis of proteins. Most of us get our amino acids from our diet, breaking down the protein in our food into its constituent parts and then reusing those amino acids to build new different proteins. Some amino acids must be consumed in our diet because our bodies cannot build them from scratch. But arginine is one of those amino acids that can in fact be synthesized from other amino acids and so it is actually not necessary to get it from food.</p> Thu, 02 Aug 2018 18:00:00 +0000 Christopher Labos MD, MSc 7178 at /oss /oss/article/did-you-know-health/nitric-oxide <p>Nitric oxide is a messenger chemical used by the body to relax blood vessels and has therefore been studied for its potential to treat angina and high blood pressure. One way to increase levels in the body is through the administration of the amino acid arginine. But so far, the appropriate amounts for ingestion have not been determined. Nevertheless products containing arginine are being promoted to the public for the “treatment and prevention” of heart disease.</p> Sat, 20 May 2017 22:48:32 +0000 Joe Schwarcz PhD 2459 at /oss