L-arginine is a chemical building block called an amino acid. It is obtained from the diet and is necessary for the body to make proteins. L-arginine is found in red meat, poultry, fish, and dairy products. It can also be made in a laboratory and used as medicine. L-arginine is used for heart and blood vessel conditions including congestive heart failure (CHF), chest pain, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart surgery, recovery after heart transplant, heart attack, and coronary artery disease.
NECCO WafersÂ®. In 1847, a young English immigrant and progressive thinker, Oliver Chase, invented the first American candy machine, a lozenge cutter. After a period of initial success selling his exciting new candy, he joined forces with brother, Silas Edwin, and founded Chase and Company, the pioneer member of the NECCO family.
In the years and centuries following, Valentineâs Day, the day of love, has been celebrated by exchanging cards, flowers and especially candy! While the exact date that some candy was first produced may be unknown, we take a fun look at some of our favorite Valentineâs sweets and the year they were first marketed. 1861 - The worldâs first heart shaped Valentineâs Day candy box was created by Richard Cadbury, co-owner of Cadbury Brothers. 1866 - The Valentineâs Day favorite Sweethearts or Conversation Hearts were invented by Daniel Chase. 1896 - The first Tootsie Roll was made. February 9, 1900 - The Milk Chocolate Hershey bar was first introduced.