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Arginine

Recent research has indicated that the amino acid, L-arginine, may have cholesterol-lowering benefits.
Arginine Factsheet
L-arginine is a semi-essential amino acid that is derived from glutamic acid. Recent research has investigated the role of arginine in the treatment of high cholesterol levels, however, more research needs to be performed in order to determine the efficacy of arginine.
The Arginine Report
This website gives you a comprehensive look at arginine: how it functions, its uses, and the recent research concerning arginine.
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