Now Foods, L-Arginine, 500 mg, 250 Capsules

Now Foods L-Arginine 500 mg – 250 capsules

Now Foods L-Arginine is a food supplement in capsules that provides the amino acid L-arginine in free form. Each capsule contains 500 mg of L-arginine, and the nutrition table on the label gives a serving of 2 capsules, which together provide 1 g, i.e. 1000 mg, of L-arginine. The bottle holds 250 capsules, or 125 servings of two capsules. The capsule shell is made of bovine gelatin, so the product is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans. The manufacturer is Now Foods, an American family-owned company founded in 1968, and the country of origin is the United States of America.

What is L-arginine?

L-arginine is an amino acid that the body can produce itself, but in some situations the need for it may exceed the body's own production. This is why arginine is called a conditionally essential amino acid. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, and arginine occurs naturally in many protein-rich foods such as meat products, fish, dairy products, nuts, seeds and legumes. Free form means that the amino acid is not bound to other amino acids in peptides or proteins. According to the manufacturer, the L-arginine used is pharmaceutical grade.

How to use?

Take 2 capsules twice daily as needed. Take the capsules between meals or at bedtime with at least 240 ml (8 oz) of water or juice. The nutrition table on the label refers to one serving, i.e. 2 capsules, providing 1 g of L-arginine; with two servings a day the amount of L-arginine is 2 g. Do not exceed the recommended daily intake.

Key features

• 500 mg per capsule – L-arginine in free form.
• 1 g per serving – 2 capsules provide 1000 mg of L-arginine.
• 250 capsules – 125 servings of 2 capsules each.
• Simple formula – besides L-arginine only the capsule shell, magnesium stearate and silicon dioxide.
• Allergen information – not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients.
• GMP quality – produced in a facility that complies with good manufacturing practice (GMP).

Who is it for?

Now Foods L-Arginine is intended for adults who want to supplement their diet with a single amino acid and prefer precisely dosed capsules to a powder. The product is not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women. If you are taking medication (especially antihypertensives, anticoagulants or antidiabetic drugs), have a medical condition (especially asthma or renal disease) or are planning to have surgery, consult a physician before use. Persons with glaucoma or herpes simplex should avoid the product unless otherwise prescribed by a physician, and it must not be used if you have had a myocardial infarction or have established coronary artery disease. As the capsule shell is made of bovine gelatin, the product is not suitable for vegetarians.

Ingredients and storage

The capsules contain free-form L-arginine, a bovine gelatin capsule shell, magnesium stearate of vegetable origin and silicon dioxide. The product is not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients, but it is produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens. Natural colour variation may occur. Store in a cool, dry place after opening.