"NO Boosters" or The Arginine Paradox!

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08-22-12, 12:23
WillBrink

"NO Boosters" or The Arginine Paradox!

BrinkZone author Monica Mollica explains who the
Arginine based "No Boosters" may actually help, and who should not bother
wasting hard earned $$$ on these products. ;)

The Arginine Paradox – find out if arginine based NO boosters really work for you
By Monica Mollica

Some of the most popular supplements today are the so called pre-workout nitric oxide (NO) boosters 1, 2. These contain a panoply of ingredients, but the main one is arginine. The rationale goes that arginine is a nitric oxide (NO) precursor and NO is a potent vasodilator 3, 4, which in turn supposedly will boost blood flow to exercising muscles, performance and recovery. And while arginine supplementation is beneficial for various clinical populations (see below), studies in healthy adults have not unequivocally supported the marketing hype surrounding arginine supplementation and nitric oxide boosters 1, 5, 6. Why? Let’s take a look under the hood…

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The Arginine Paradox!
08-29-12, 11:13
WillBrink

If you read BrinkZone author Monica Mollica article on why arginine based NO products fall short for healthy athletes, you will *REALLY* want to read part II: what does work!

"Nitrate supplementation has robust NO-like effects, including increased performance, enhanced exercise tolerance, reduced blood pressure and cardiovascular protection."

This is a tour de force on the topic of nitrate supplementation (VERY science heavy) but a MUST read article.

Nitrate Supplements and NO!
08-29-12, 11:33
Doc Safari

Good article but I still have questions.

Once upon a time I took L-Arginine as a way to increase energy since I was on my feet a lot at the ranch and whatnot.

I didn't think it did diddly.

The article mentions that most nitrates/nitrites are in the diet, but are their other supplements (especially of nitrites) and what are the best ones?

Does one take these supplements with food or on an empty stomach?
08-29-12, 11:59
WillBrink

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Originally Posted by Doc Glockster

Good article but I still have questions.

Once upon a time I took L-Arginine as a way to increase energy since I was on my feet a lot at the ranch and whatnot.

I didn't think it did diddly.

It didn't. Per first article, there appears to be some people that arginine supplements make sense, normal healthy active types are not one of them and no "energy" will be had from it.

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Originally Posted by Doc Glockster

The article mentions that most nitrates/nitrites are in the diet, but are their other supplements (especially of nitrites) and what are the best ones?

Beet Root juice appears the highest concentration and what was used in the studies she covers in the article. I'd drop a comment under her article for more details as this is her area of expertise as you can see. ;)

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Originally Posted by Doc Glockster

Does one take these supplements with food or on an empty stomach?

See above. Not sure that's been examined, but as her that one. :cool: