Arginine, AAKG

Arginine is one of the most popular sports supplements around. Plays an important role in muscle cell division, muscle recovery after exercise, injury healing, detoxification, the immune system, and also increases growth hormone production. In turn, arginine alpha-ketoglutarate (AAKG, AAKG) is a salt of the amino acid arginine and alpha-ketoglutaric acid. Gained popularity as a pumping supplement. Arginine functions Nitric oxide donator Nitric oxide is a substance that regulates the tone of arterial vessels. The nutrition of all organs and tissues, including muscles, also depends on this. If the body is deficient in arginine, then there is a risk of increased blood pressure. In fact, this is the main function of arginine - relaxation and expansion of the walls of blood vessels. The scheme of action is logical and understandable: dilated vessels mean improved permeability, which provides more nutrients and oxygen for cells. It also lowers blood pressure and accelerates protein synthesis. Excretion of toxins and antioxidant Arginine is involved in the cycle of transamination and removal of the final nitrogen from the body (a decay product of spent proteins). The body's ability to synthesize urea and remove protein waste (protein breakdown products) depends on the efficiency of the cycle. Boosting Growth Hormone Production Taking arginine at night will increase the production of growth hormone (HGH), which will affect the results in gaining muscle mass and burning subcutaneous fat. Enhancing pumping By improving blood circulation and changing nitrogen balance in a positive direction, arginine is able to enhance the effect of pumping. The transport function of blood is enhanced, nutrients reach muscle cells faster. Also, the vascularity visually increases, which is appreciated by athletes.