The Arginine Solution: The First Guide to America's New Cardio-Enhancing Supplement

by Robert Fried

Book Overview

Arginine is a primary source of nitric oxide, a molecule that has been shown to open clogged arteries by reducing or reversing arterial plaque formation, lower blood pressure & cholesterol, reduce the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0446523909
• ISBN13: 9780446523905
• Release Date: March 1999
• Publisher: Warner Books (NY)
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.2" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

Arginine = cardio health

I heard about arginine, ornithine and carnitine at the gym. Then I read up on the three. The Arginine Solution by Fried gave me the best explanation of how/why arginine is necessary for good heart health. I found it easy to understand. I am sold on the benefits of these three amino acids such that I can't say enough about how good I feel. I've lost weight, have more energy and feel like I have more potential physically. Now, I am an advocate for taking my health into my own hands. I was also told about a source, Papanature that offers a variety of brands and dosages, plus additional documentation on all their products. I stand by their service and know that the ease in ordering has only helped me stay with this healthy regeime I am being so successful at.

It worked for me

In a couple of the areas (sexual potency) mentioned as the benefits of taking L-arginine has worked for me, & it doesn't have the side-effects of taking drugs although there is a chapter in the book that cautions those people who have certain problem conditions. It's not a overnight cureall but seems to work in the body in a natural way.

Comprehensive for the layman easy to read survey

This book is exciting for both experts in the field of nutrition supplementation, medical doctors as well as for those who wish to get in depth information about the latest scientific results on this "versatile" amino acid. The book is well organized and easy to read. It should be most helpful for those who care to stay healthy with nature's building blocks. I recommend the boook to be read by those who take nutritional supplements rather than use precribed medications. This book gives the best survey on this most interesting amino acid.

Everyone should read this book!

Several people recommended this book to me. I was skeptical, because I normally don't read health books, but once I started reading, I was really intrigued. I thought I knew a lot about taking care of my body, but I had never heard of the amino acid arginine. The authors explained its purpose in the body using really easy terms and examples. Now, I can't imagine NOT taking an arginine supplement. The authors included a list of recommended companies to get arginine from, but I didn't feel like they were "selling" any one of them. I called a few, and the one I chose, Real Health, sent me their product VasoRect. I've been taking it for a little over a week and feel great-more energy. I wasn't particularly concerned about the erectile aspects of arginine because I didn't think I had a problem, but since taking VasoRect, I have realized that my performance HAD deteriorated--it's good to be back! I also like the fact that the authors were straight about the benefits AND the potential risks. They were careful to times when arginine shouldn't be taken, though those times seemed to be few. I highly recommend this book for anyone who is concerned about any aspect of their health--women and men. The authors should be commended for their great service to medicine.