Dosages

Arginine

U.S. RDA:
Not Available

Dr. Atkins:
Muscle preservation: 17 grams daily (in tonic).
Immune function: 30 grams over the course of the day.
Erectile failure: 2.8 grams daily.
Increasing sperm count: 3-4 grams daily.
Cardiovascular therapy: 15 grams or more, daily.

Arginine supplements should be accompanied by a broad spectrum of antioxidant protection (including Coenzyme Q10 and lipoic acid) to protect against free radical oxidation.

Don't give multigram doses to children under 18 for any extended period of time. Use caution if you have arthritis or infection, as Arginine can cause increased inflammation.

For immune strengthening, take additional lysine with arginine as this may neutralize any virus sustaining effects caused by the viruses feeding on the arginine.

Dr. Balch:
AIDS: follow label directions.
Cardiovascular disease: follow label directions.
Cirrhosis of the liver: 500 mg with equal amounts of L-cysteine, L-methionine, L-carnitine and glutathione.
Fibroids, Uterine: 500mg daily with equal amounts of L-lysine.
Hepatitis: 500mg with equal amounts of Glutathione, L-cysteine, and L-methionine.
Hypertension: follow label directions.
Hysterectomy-related problems: 500mg daily with equal amount of L-lysine.
Infertility: follow label directions.
Kidney Stones: 500mg daily.
Obesity: 500 mg daily with L-ornithine and L-lysine (take 500mg or follow label directions).
Weakened Immune System: Follow label directions.
Always take with 50mg of vitamin B6 and 100mg vitamin C to aid in absorption.
Always take on an empty stomach.

Dr. Barney:
Infertility: follow label directions.
Do not take if pregnant or lactating.

Drs. Zand, Spreen, & LaVille:
Not Available