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L-Arginine

MODERATE EVIDENCEAmino AcidLast updated

SCAN DOSE SUMMARY

Nitric oxide precursor but 50-70% degraded by intestinal arginase (first-pass). L-citrulline is SUPERIOR for increasing plasma arginine and NO production (bypasses gut arginase). --- *Reviewed by the Dose AI Research Team and Clinical Advisory Board* *Last updated: 2026-04-06*

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