L-Arginine Alpha Keto Glutarate AAKG
L-Arginine Alpha Keto Glutarate is a form of arginine supplement. Arginine plays a role in the urea cycle, helping to rid the body of excess ammonia. Arginine is also important in protein synthesis. Alpha-Ketoglutarate is another key player in amino acid metabolism, as well as in energy production.
L-Arginine Alpha Keto Glutarate questions
Q. I have read information on L-Arginine Alpha Keto Glutarate from different
websites. One site says, "Dramatically Increases Nitric Oxide Production For
Increased Muscle Pump! AAKG is arginine alpha-ketoglutarate in a sustained
release formula which is pH buffered to ensure maximum absorption. Arginine
released into the bloodstream will dramatically increase nitrix oxide
production. An increase in nitric oxide may lead to the following benefits:
extended and enhanced "muscle pump" after training, improved endurance and
recovery time, improved workout capacity, and increased sexual vigor." Is this
statement true?
A. A review of Medline in June 2008 did not reveal any human
studies with L-Arginine Alpha Keto Glutarate supplements, therefore we think it
is premature to make such statements.
Q. I am 21 years old, and I have been doing serious
weight training since i turned 20 (I am a cage fighter as well) and have tried
many supplements that boost nitric oxide levels. I get the great pumps and
physical advantages of NO boosters like NO-Xplode, BUT it triggers a mental
reaction akin to a horribly depressive bi polar episode. The more days in a row
that I take the amino acid supplement, or NO-XPLODE, or whatever it may be, the
more severely my mental state deteriorates. I have not been able to find any
information of this happening to anyone else. Ever. The question is: Have you
heard of this before?
A. NO-Explode has many different amino acids and nutrients such as
arginine AKG, rutaecarpine, trimethylglycine, etc. The dosages for some of these
supplements is not listed. It is difficult to say which of these substances or
which combination is causing the mood changes. Herbs and supplements are potent
and misuse can have various mental effects. One option is to reduce the dosage
or to take the NO-Xplode product less frequently.
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