L-Arginine Modulates Glucose and Lipid Metabolism in Obesity and Diabetes

[SheltieLover]

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27356939/

Abstract

Type 2 diabetes has become a global public health problem affecting approximately 380 million people throughout the world. It can cause many complications and lead to greater mortality. At present, there is no available medicine for effectively preventing diabetes. L-arginine, a functional amino acid, the precursor of nitric oxide, plays a crucial role in maintenance, reproduction, growth, anti-aging and immunity for animals. Growing clinical evidence indicates that dietary L-arginine supplementation can reduce obesity, decrease arterial blood pressure, resist oxidation and normalize endothelial dysfunction to bring about remission of type 2 diabetes. The potential molecular mechanism may play a role in modulating glucose homeostasis, promoting lipolysis, maintaining hormone levels, ameliorating insulin resistance, and fetal programing in early stages. The possible signaling pathway of the beneficial effects of L-arginine likely involves L-arginine-nitric oxide pathway through which cell signal protein can be activated. Accumulating studies have indicated that L-arginine may have potential to prevent and/or relieve type 2 diabetes via restoring insulin sensitivity in vivo.

Much more encouraging info at link. This is not new, only new to me. My L-Arginine Plus arrived today. I'll be trying it tonight, instead of bbp med & will monitor bp throughout the day tomorrow.

I hope you find this helpful.

[Tetrachloride]

1. Yes , it is useful for a nearby friend.

Any diabetes progress is on my personal wishlist.

[SheltieLover]

2. Glad you found it useful.

Loads of info out there on this.

[SheltieLover]

5. Ceylon cinnamon & Jerusaldm artichoke supplememts have so been shown to help

Lots of research out there.

I take both daily. (Found both on Amazon. Excellent reviews & very reasonably priced.)

[Tetrachloride]

6. ty. tons of cinnamon near me

and i have heard about artichoke.

on my way to spice market in 14 hours

a friend is certified spice guy

[SheltieLover]

7. Lucky you!

I can't recall why, but the Ceylon cinnamon is unique from what I've read.

Your friend should know.

Pls let meknow what he says?

This is epidiemic, even in young people, esp post-covid.

Have a fun visit.

[Deep State Witch]

13. Ceylon vs Cassia Cinnamon

Here's a good article.

https://perfectketo.com/ceylon-cinnamon-benefits/

[Tetrachloride]

10. Unfortunately my area appears to export cinnamon

no imports .

i will check on artichokes in a couple hours

[SheltieLover]

11. Where are you?

I know regular cinnamon is good, too, for controlling blood sugar.

Maybe your friend will know of other natural ways to control it as well.

Please let us know?

Enjoy your trip to see hour friend.

[Deep State Witch]

3. How much do you take?

I called it up on Amazon.com. There are several dosages.

[SheltieLover]

4. The L-Arginine Plus I take is one scoop. Here is link.

https://www.amazon.com/L-arginine-Plus%C2%AE-Supplement-L-citrulline-Cholesterol/dp/B0042L2I6W

Do some research, too.

I did not takd my hbp med tonight, as many med websites say doing so can cause bp to drop too low.

I will carefully monitor my bp tomorrow.

This powder mixes ez epfionally well sith water & tastes greT!

Can't recall the reason, but healthcare provider who originally siggested I take this & from whom I first purchased it told me not to mix it with a metal utensil.



Ps - I chose to take before bed on empty stomach, as it enhnces sleep quality, according to what I've read.

[Deep State Witch]

12. Yeah...

I already tend towards low BP. In fact, I wound up getting off of my meds because I almost passed out at Pilates class!

I'll keep it in the back of my mind, but I'm a little hesitant to try it because of that.

[eppur_se_muova]

8. Careful -- l-arginine has its own side effects, one of which is depleteion of zinc.

Deficiency of zinc can lead to slow growth, and in extreme cases, loss of sense of smell.

[SheltieLover]

9. Thx for sharing.

Have some zinc, too. Haven't taken any yet.