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Print. Arginine is an amino acid (a building block of protein), produced in the body and found in many foodsâespecially those rich in protein, such as dairy products, meats, fish, nuts and soybeans.Most of the time, we produce or consume all the arginine we need. Some preliminary studies have found that arginine supplements can improve the function of blood vessels, enhance coronary blood flow, lower blood pressure and even reduce angina and other symptoms in people with heart and/or vascular disease.
Examples of popular arginine analogs include L-arginine, arginine malate, arginine alpha-ketoglutarate, arginine keto-isocaproate and/or arginine ethyl ester. Consult with your doctor before adding any supplement to your weight-loss program.L-Arginine has many important functions in the human body, but its most relevant effects for weight loss are boosting levels of nitric oxide (NO) and HGH (human growth hormone), according to Everything You Need to NO by Jordana Brown.hoto Credit littlehenrabi/iStock/Getty Images. L-Arginine may have potent effects on your weight-loss results. As an essential amino acid, arginine exists in your diet as a component of protein-rich foods.