ArgininePRO Kyowa® Quality is a dietary supplement based on Kyowa® quality L-arginine hydrochloride, pure and obtained from plant fermentation. The type of arginine chosen is a slow-release type, used and appreciated especially by sportsmen and athletes. In sports, L-arginine has antioxidant, immunomodulatory and ergogenic properties, making it an important supplement for intense training and for improving the flow of nutrients to the muscles.
Arginine is an amino acid that can be defined as essential for growing children, while for adults it is defined as conditionally essential, because it can be synthesised by the body in the kidneys and liver. It is normally introduced into the diet through meat, dried fruit and certain protein-rich plant foods (such as legumes). Supplementation is particularly useful for those undergoing psychological or physical stress or physical trauma (such as burns or long convalescence), those on particularly restrictive diets or those experiencing significant catabolic situations.
It plays multiple roles in the body, and arginine also helps maintain normal blood pressure. Arginine also contributes to maintaining endothelial function, as it is a precursor to nitric oxide.
Arginine & power sports
When it comes to power sports such as bodybuilding, the main use of arginine as a supplement is related to its ability to stimulate nitric oxide and its consequent vasodilatory effect, which promotes oxygenation and the transport of nutrients to the muscles involved in exercise. But its effectiveness is not limited to this effect alone, as it plays numerous roles in the body:
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supports the process of gluconeogenesis (glucose synthesis) in situations of energy need;
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supports protein synthesis, creatine synthesis and other amino acid derivatives;
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helps the body in the process of nitrogen waste disposal;
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supports the immune system, promotes tissue healing processes and has an antioxidant action.
What does choosing a Kyowa® Quality amino acid mean?
Choosing a Kyowa® quality amino acid means choosing purity and quality. All Kyowa® amino acids are obtained through vegetable fermentation production processes, which guarantee their purity and pharmaceutical grade. When an amino acid is labelled Kyowa® Quality, it means that it has been produced by a company committed to ensuring high standards of excellence and that the product can be considered reliable and of high quality.
Kyowa Hakko Bio Co., Ltd. is a leading Japanese company in the production of high-quality amino acids used in food supplements, pharmaceutical products and the food industry.
Kyowa® quality amino acids are known to be produced according to strict quality and safety standards. Kyowa Hakko Bio is recognised for its advanced production technologies and careful quality control throughout the entire production process. This ensures that the amino acids produced are pure, safe and effective.
Scientific references
Appleton J. Arginine: Clinical potential of a semi-essential amino acid. Altern Med Rev. 2002 Dec;7(6):512-22. PMID: 12495375.
Witte, M.B. and Barbul, A. (2003) Arginine Physiology and Its Implication for Wound Healing_. Wound Repair and Regeneration, 11, 419-423.
Kanaley JA. Growth hormone, arginine and exercise. Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care. 2008 Jan;11(1):50-4. doi: 10.1097/MCO.0b013e3282f2b0ad. PMID: 18090659.
Antonio J, Kalman D, Stout JR, Greenwood M, Willoughby DS, Haff GG. ESSENTIALS OF SPORTS NUTRITION AND SUPPLEMENTS. (2008). Fourth edition. Copyright 2008. Humana Press. ISBN: 978-1-59745-302-8.
