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Natural Product Number (NPN):

80021242

Market status:

Marketed

Licence Status:

Active

Brand name(s):

L-Arginine

Licence holder:

New Roots Herbal Inc.

Dosage Form:

Capsule

Recommended route of administration:

Oral

Recommended use or purpose:

L-Arginine is a non-essential amino acid that is involved in protein synthesis. May help support a modest improvement in exercise capacity in individuals with stable cardiovascular diseases (CVD). L-Arginine supports production of nitric oxide, a molecule involved in vasodilation.

Risk Information:

Cautions and Warnings 

Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Consult a health care practitioner if your cardiovascular condition worsens. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have a renal/kidney disease or if you are following a low protein diet. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you suffer from a cardiovascular disease and are attempting an increase in physical activity. Consult your health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking medication for cardiovascular diseases, erectile dysfunction, and/or blood thinners.

Contra-Indications 

Do not use if you have had a heart attack/myocardial infarction.

Known Adverse Reactions 

Some people may experience gastrointestinal discomfort (such as diarrhea).

List of medicinal ingredients:

Medicinal ingredients	Quantity (Qty)	Extract	Potency
L-Arginine	500.0 mg

List of non-medicinal ingredients:

• Hypromellose
• Magnesium stearate
• Microcrystalline cellulose
• Purified water

Date of licensing:

2010-08-12

Revised date of licence:

2022-08-02