ATP Nutrition Arginine AKG 300 g

ARGININE AKG L-Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate (A-AKG) is a popular form of the semi-essential amino acid l-arginine. From l-arginine, nitric oxide is formed in the human body, which helps blood flow to muscle tissue during physical exercise. Thanks to the added anti-caking agents, the product is resistant to hardening caused by air moisture uptake.

Increased production of nitric oxide ensures blood supply to the muscles

Arginine is a substrate in the human body for enzymes known as NO synthases, which form nitric oxide. This causes vasodilation of blood vessels and blood flow to peripheral tissues, including muscle mass.

There are studies showing that arginine intake promotes nitric oxide production, thereby improving blood flow to tissues. It is for this reason that the use of arginine is popular among strength athletes.

Some studies also point to the ability of arginine to increase growth hormone levels. This effect is temporary (growth hormone levels are not elevated for 24 hours) and is achieved after an intake of 5-9 g of arginine per day.

A popular form of A-AKG in concentrated form

The dietary supplement contains pure arginine in the form of l-arginine alpha ketoglutarate 2:1. This is one of the most popular forms of arginine, which is highly absorbable.

One serving contains 5,700 mg of pure A-AKG, which seems to be the optimal dose for the above functions. Higher daily dosages (around 10 g) are not recommended as the absorption of arginine decreases rapidly.

Sources:

BAILEY, Stephen J., Paul G. WINYARD, Anni VANHATALO, Jamie R. BLACKWELL, Fred J. DIMENNA, Daryl P. WILKERSON, and Andrew M. JONES. Acute l -arginine supplementation reduces the O 2 cost of moderate-intensity exercise and enhances high-intensity exercise tolerance. Journal of Applied Physiology 2010, 109(5), 1394-1403

TANGPHAO, Oranee, Matthias GROSSMANN‡, Stephan CHALON§, Brian B. HOFFMAN, and Terrence F. BLASCHKE. Pharmacokinetics of intravenous and oral L-arginine in normal volunteers. British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology 2001, 47(3), 261-266.

COLLIER, Scott R., Darren P. CASEY and Jill A. KANALEY. Growth hormone responses to varying doses of oral arginine. Growth Hormone & IGF Research 2005, 15(2), 136-139.

It is a dietary supplement.