Can L arginine Boost Your Sexual Performance? | Urologist explains

[@dlbracer56]

69 years old. I take L-Arginine and L-Citrulline daily... whether it works or not, I believe adding it to my routine helps with basic blood flow and energy.

[@stevieporter1]

Thank you so much for helping us men with issues we don’t like talking about.

[@pkked2]

I have been using L-Arginine and L-Citrulline for more than a decade. We know a few things about Nitric Oxide that are not mentioned in this video: 1) combination with L-Citrulline will work better 2) utilising both pathways of Nitric Oxide production will optimise the NO levels: Arginine- NO synthase pathway and Nitrates-Nitrites pathway 3)Both the male and the female level of NO will have to be elevated for optimal sexual functions and performance.

[@caribbeangtr8077]

100% in agreement with you. While it's effect in bodily function benefits erections, its improvement to health is even more important, such as better to control of hypertension, and repair and maintenance of the endothelium which ultimately greatly reduces the possibility of a heart attack or stroke.

[@YesuAiNimen]

Hey, thanks for sharing your info! I wanted to ask you, what brand/type do you take and at what dose/frequency?

[@caribbeangtr8077]

@@YesuAiNimen Juvenon Blood Flow-7, 3 once per day. While you're at it, K2+D3 prevents calcification of the blood, which is just as important for blood flow, just buy a reputable brand where you can take 1 per day.

[@henrybaka6598]

@@YesuAiNimen a

[@markgriffey5435]

Do you take both supplements everyday or just before sexual activity, also do you use beet powder

[@alaskacpu]

L-Arginine never worked for me - breathing exercise daily (twice a day) works 100% of the time! Thank You 💞

[@barkashyt1734]

Sir, have you ever tried using L-arginine ?

[@bh9262]

@@barkashyt1734 I breathe everyday, almost all day long, and don't notice any difference.

[@XCVi_MAC]

Been taking this for a week and it honestly works. I feel like I replenish a lot quicker and I have more energy. I bought a $15 bottle from Walmart.

[@williamharper9356]

Still working

[@XCVi_MAC]

@@williamharper9356 yes siiiirrrr works great.

[@xboxxplay2673]

Any side effect ? can i take without dr consult . Pls answer

[@XCVi_MAC]

@@williamharper9356 works great.

[@XCVi_MAC]

@@xboxxplay2673 only side affect I noticed is getting hard random places. I only take one in the morning. Gives you lots of energy.

[@dragonsbane2]

Need 100 more like you lady, keep up the excellent work

[@lookslikeit1151]

Thanks, Doc, for your scientific based information, it is so much better for us than listening to a commercial or promotions advertisement about penial health or any other health related topics.

[@rudeawakening3833]

My general surgeon explained to me about 8 years ago ; DHEA and L- arginine are the two best combinations of supplements that I could take to “ increase blood flow “ and would be good for my heart . Of course , he advised going to the gym 4-5 days a week , and getting at least 20 minutes of cardio . I LISTENED to my 77 year old Dr . I am 62 , and I couldn’t be happier . His advise has been spot on , and I’ve shared this with my other male friends and family . BUT BEFORE YOU TAKE ANYTHING YOU SEEK ADVICE FROM YOUR DOCTOR !

[@DMSProduktions]

Advice.

[@markgriffey5435]

Do you use the supplements alone or with viagra and do you take it daily sex or no sex

[@rudeawakening3833]

@@markgriffey5435 alone

[@edword457]

I tried DHEA and it like to kill me. I laid down to sleep and couldn't breathe.

[@rudeawakening3833]

@@edword457 Strange … It mainly allows for better heart/blood flow

[@musicman9918]

Thank you for your regular, information videos, Dr. Malik! You are immensely informative!

[@stevenlasoff5987]

I notice it lowers my blood pressure to the point where I'm lethargic.

[@bpsitrep]

Thank you Dr Malik. That was very informative, and emphasizing 'supplement' is a key for everyone no matter what one takes something for.

[@tjf7101]

Been taking both. Healthy at 52. Good diet and gym almost every day. Still noticed a difference. YMMV

[@geno5169]

I just bought L arigine yesterday! I can’t wait to and feel the difference down below.! I’m definitely in the moderate!! I was going to. Get L citruline! There wasn’t any! there’s still amazing research on L aringine

[@someguy2135]

Food with Citrulline- watermelon, especially the rind. Foods to enhance Nitric Oxide- arugula and beetroot and beet greens. (raw beetgreens have high oxilates, but cooking reduces them. Oxilates can have negative health outcomes.)

[@tedwilson60]

Thank you for the information, Dr. Rena. I bow down to you!!

[@TheNeonRabbit]

Sometimes when I'm peeing I look down and say "Well, we've been through a lot together but I've outlived you".

[@glenn3948]

This is the kind of things we need to know. Thanks Doc.

[@Josh_Exitcamper]

Having a girlfriend first is the number 1 supplement.

[@TimothyAPrice-ug7nm]

That's called fornication. I was guilty of that. Wish I would have waited till marriage. Granted a girlfriend is nice to have, but save yourself till your married. Rather rare, staying pure till marriage, is best.

[@ChuckRiosGuitar]

Lolol

[@4567try]

You re wrong, 12 years here with the same girlfriend and since 2 years she don't "need sex" anymore. She loves it, she loves sex but she don't want it like before...

[@reddeadrene7552]

@@4567try Hope she didn't get ran through before you js

[@songsofalifetime8508]

Yep! What's the use of a rock hard erection if your partner is not interested...

[@JuanMateoUno]

Doc you have to be the most beautiful doctor on the planet. I hear but didn't hear a word you say , your beauty have over shadowed the importance of the subject. I couldn't stop looking at you..you are just glowing with beauty..

[@allyn9789]

Wow you def came out creepy

[@JuanMateoUno]

@@allyn9789 It's not hard to tell who people are, just one or two words, See we were grown up in the hood where beautiful women are loved and appreciated, because we see them as such. And we see no shame or pride in telling them they are beautiful and appreciated, and they welcome it..then you have others who are now grown up in a world where a little girl that is born with all the organs of reproduction are been told, you don't have to believe you are a girl, they are too young to know or to decide that ,they can think as themselves to be a cat or dog. Or snake for that matter. Or a kid that born with his manhood Been told, you are what you feel you are, you don't have to think of yourself as a boy. These kind are so CONFUSED they don't really appreciate any gender a beautiful woman is just like anything else nothing special because they don't really see anything special in a woman. Anything is everything,and everything is anything.Their favourite words are always the same,when you compliment a lady.( Harassment and creepy )So continue to believe your a snake or cat or whatever you think you are. We will continue to bless the empresses and let them know they are God's precious gift, beautiful as the gems they are ..

[@7H3541N7]

Wow! Creepy much

[@tyvsty]

You down bad bruh

[@effeojnedib7208]

I'm 60 and way over weight (350 pounds). I take citrulline and arginine. Along with taurine. All in the evening before working out. I've been doing it for a year and have seen some improvement, although I didn't have serious ED to begin with. Checked my BP today. 115/76. I added celery to my daily meals about 2 weeks ago, and saw some good changes. Already eat arugula, spinach and vegetable powder every day. Also added niacin a few months ago. I life weights 3 days a week (40-50 minutes per workout) And do stationary bike, basic exercises and heavy punching bag work 3 days a week, minimum of 20 minutes combined. I also take maca (3 grams) turmeric and ginger (2 1/2 grams each) with my morning chai tea. I know it sounds like a lot, and probably is, but my cholesterol and blood pressure are good, my weiner works. lol My knees and lower back a screaming at me to loose weight though. That happens at the supper table, not in the gym.

[@CanabalasianFury]

Well both. Congrats on the gym and your regimen!

[@chadvanroodt8391]

You my role model.

[@flvmbx7962]

rice and chicken and citruline potassium im 7% body fat in 15 days doing 200 push ups every day

[@CanabalasianFury]

@@flvmbx7962 where you get your citruline?

[@geno5169]

Can you please tell me where I find these pills? ?i really need to try .

[@coachjon03]

I originally started taking this supplement for improved weight training. I found that not only did it help my performance in the gym, but it also helped with erectile hardness. that was over 20 years ago. I've never needed more than 3 grams in a day to feel results. usually take it with a meal. I'm truly surprised more men with ED don't know about this supplement... it's super cheap and sold anywhere that has supplements.

[@knightstar1312]

It truly is suppressed knowledge.

[@BobRoss-wm3lc]

Does it make you last longer?

[@knightstar1312]

@@BobRoss-wm3lc from my experience it makes your junk harder, sometimes hard as a rock, not always that hard tho. Its relevant to your mood, the woman, and how long since the last rendezvous. To last longer you need to practice a technique which I cant recall the name of it. This technique can program your brain for prolonged & intense ejaculation. For me I have my ejaculation up to 1 hour with sexual activity or on command like when a woman wants me to ejaculate, no lie. Most women i've been with like the half hour and up to one hour coital duration.

[@CanabalasianFury]

I agree. It helps me build muscle along with protein shakes after the gym workouts.

[@CanabalasianFury]

@@BobRoss-wm3lc not really. You need something that will build NOX (nutria oxide) in your blood stream to help you with stamina

[@DaddyBear1971]

Thank you very much! I appreciate all the details included here. It’s clear you take your work serious.

[@v.german11b]

I take L-Arginine and Citrulline together mixed with water every morning on an empty stomach, and my blood pressure is very healthy. Before taking it I was hitting pre-hypertension numbers. Not anymore.

[@svtjorge825]

Interesting! I have hypertension and have to really keep an eye on my BP. If you don't mind me asking, what l arginine and l citrulline combination do you use? I would really like to give this option a try. Thanks in advance for any help👍

[@v.german11b]

@@svtjorge825 6 grms of L-Arginine and 6 grams of Citrulline. Start with 3 and 3 for a month and see if it works.

[@alexsaraceno6144]

@@v.german11b These are in powder form ?

[@v.german11b]

@@alexsaraceno6144 yes. Find a good quality powder supplement.

[@khue6377]

Great video!!! When I was in college, I would take L arginine and L cartine . The effects that I had were increased in muscle and speed that was well above average.

[@ms.annthrope415]

When I was in college I didn't need a damned thing. I could drill rock and do it 2 times a night. Now I'm 61. And taking 8 meds a day for heart, blood pressure, diabetes, asthma takes a toll.

[@khue6377]

Me too some of my teammates used steroids… I didn’t want to use them therefore I used the most effective amino acids that were legally available.

[@SuperTreybo]

Hey k hue I noticed l arginine helped me with my powerlifting days lifting more and more endurance. Now I am a long distance runner, 13.1 miles and 26.2 miles. Do u think l arginine will help in long distance running? Faster and longer endurance ? I haven’t taking l arginine in years

[@khue6377]

@@SuperTreybo I am not sure that would help because long distance requires other muscles to take over… I did long distance as well in college … I combined my training with swimming/ rowing/ cold bath and sauna daily at the end of the day… watch what you eat while training / and yes these amino acids would certainly help.

[@robertreedy414]

I find your channel very valuable and empowering! Keep Calm and Empower On!

[@thomasjohn838]

Since L-arginine is short-acting, it may be beneficial to take it just a couple of hours before the act and avoid taking it when there's no such plan. This way, one could reduce side-effects, particularly reduction in blood pressure, if the patient already suffers from low blood pressure.

[@jarcadipane2849]

Do you think there's any harm in taking it a few times / day ( like morning and evening ) even when you're not going to the gym or having sex. )

[@hirotakasugi4891]

Take L-Citrulline. Which the body converts into L-Arginine. A lot more benefits.

[@earlcoles5215]

@@jarcadipane2849 supposedly there is health benefits for many reasons

[@jamfx4800]

I use sildenafil every once an a while and works incredible...

[@richardblackmon]

Where can I buy it. If it's not prescribed by a doctor

[@jonathanjoyner4084]

I don't know what I enjoy more the actual information or person giving the information 😁

[@abdurraquib4168]

Very helpful and elaborate explanation. Thank you for your honesty and kindness.

[@craigcalvert4384]

Thanks!

[@kevinkendall8956]

Very good keep up the good job I watch your channel all the time

[@alexdesamsonow822]

Dear Dr. Malik Thanks so much for your wonderful manor of candid useful sharing of info on your Chanel! Thanks Again

[@charlescanzater]

Thank you for helping me educate my VA Dr.s on modern help for erectile dysfunction ! 🙏🏽🤗

[@bernarddoddemajr9455]

my VA doc refuses to talk about supplements

[@nasserles9907]

i learned so many things while I was taking the medications I ordered from dr ikoni, the things that needed to be done, and the things that needed not. Today, I am strong and healthy ....

[@coldonehernandez4906]

Dr Malik you are my solution for my ED

[@tommysmoothsiconolfi9401]

To help my high blood pressure and my erections sounds like a win win situation. Actually I noticed d3 with k2 helps with my erections. Im 56 now and I noticed a problem started in my 40s. Its devastating for a man.Thank you for this. Cholesterol is fine. They lied to us about that also. Triglycerides is what we need to look at .

[@earlcoles5215]

How are you sir, I have a question for you, Are you getting better erections now than you were in your 40's ? Thanks in advance

[@hebert1518]

Dr: Rena like always amazing information,we love you !!❤️.Keep please this beautiful smile!

[@ranjithsekharan1191]

👍

[@MrGuitar1458]

Great information as always. I have been taking L-Arginine daily for several years and have had good results from it. Based on the data you presented here, I could actually be taking a higher dose than I have been (500 MG to 1000 mg/day.) I may try this to see if I get even better results. The side effects of both elevation of my HDL and the lowering of blood pressure might also be in my favor, since I'm also taking statins for lipidemia and BP meds too. Thanks Dr. Malik!

[@clementheldsinger3482]

Can one take this with blood pressure medication

[@MrGuitar1458]

@@clementheldsinger3482 I have been, with no problems.

[@reshmamohammed4525]

​@@clementheldsinger3482I do not think so she ssy it does carry down ur hbp

[@anujjayant5]

best time to take?

[@MrGuitar1458]

@@anujjayant5 AM with food.

[@geno5169]

I did just buy L-arginine and zinc I heard l-arginine is good for our blood flow!

[@lopezbill6132]

So you'll notice your election is more full and stronger?

[@Uma_Stellar]

Rena you're awesome thank you for your work!

[@kasperkjeldsen2294]

I have type 2 diabetes :) But exercising is part of the solution :) Nice video by the way :)

[@gongshow6766]

Watching the Dr does the trick!

[@matthewallen9290]

I've been on and off of this for years. I swear soreness after workouts and running goes away faster. And I can run further.

[@matthewallen9290]

@winghosam Leung 35 and still fine bud. Exercise and diet take care of that

[@Kana-ux1bg]

i can confirm all the benefits mentioned 😅 I take this every morning with L Citruline and oh my, it does wonders 😅

[@ravibedi1939]

The best way to prolong the thing for a man is to concentrate on pleasing his woman by actions inside her and just forget to please yourself. Your mind should be there on the job, period.

[@indysbike3014]

Yes, it works. I take it as a supplement with multi vitamines when working out.

[@yo-nn3qu]

what does it do bro if u dont mind answering

[@indysbike3014]

@yo-nn3qu Better pumped up when working out. Like taking creatine. Also down below.

[@yo-nn3qu]

@@indysbike3014 what about sexuall aspects

[@John-iq7ry]

I take l-arginine for general health reasons. Biggest effect I’ve noticed is that it makes it easier to draw blood which used to be difficult for me.

[@af1966]

How many grams per day do you take?

[@John-iq7ry]

@@af1966 1500 mg.

[@dockmaster5812]

L-argenine and L- citrulline with black ginger is a great combo..😊

[@caparamiro8864]

Thanks a lot for this excellent video Dr Malik. Very well explained and easy to understand.

[@jdbuscemi8181]

L citrulline is supposed to be a lot More effective than L-Arginine! For blood flow that's why bodybuilders use l-citrulline. I use a combination of l-citrulline and L-Arginine because I believe they have different release times . Not 💯 percent sure! I take ornithine l-citrulline and glutamine before bed 🛏️ and Gabba!! That combination supposed to release growth hormone I definitely sleep better and it helps me perform better. Ha* great video if you don't mind checking those combinations would love to watch you're video!!! Great job 👍

[@af1966]

How many grams of l-citrulline do you take per day?

[@aj.4531]

Thank you for the info love ur videos greetings from Mexico 😊🤗🇲🇽

[@2StarProductions]

I didn't have to watch this video but like to add for men L Citrulline is a better choice . Women could also benefit from better blood flow. Weather for overall or genitalia.

[@fightinspirit]

Hi Dr. Rena, I'm 66. My wife passed almost 8 years ago. After many years I met someone, and it may be true love. I want to be able to be the man she deserves, but I'm concerned. I'm doing Kegels, taking a Nitric Oxide Supplement, eating lots of proteins, greens and garlic and avoiding alcohol and caffeine. After almost two years online, we are going to meet finally in about 3 months. My E.D. symptoms don't seem to be improving much. I have told her the truth about my concerns, and she says it's on problem, but I'm still concerned. I have a Dr. appt. in 3 weeks. What should I ask of my Dr.

[@ManishGuptajiii]

Hey man I'm 30 year Use penile implant

[@jonitalia6748]

You might have a hypertonic pelvic floor and should be doing reverse kegels instead of kegels. Also, you might have venous leak and might require a minimally invasive surgery called an embolization

[@retired-s5h]

I got l arginine recommended when looking for a cheap whey brand. Didn't expect this

[@riden30]

What I would like to know is, outside of sexual performance, what other legitimate benefits does l-arganine and citraline have?

[@orion9k]

I tried 4-5 grams of citruline for several days, and honestly had no effects on my blood vessels all (taking it to improve workout).. Now I will give arginine a shot.

[@merncat3384]

@@orion9k have you tried L-Arginine yet? It doesn't do anything for me.

[@orion9k]

@@merncat3384 not yet but I ordered some 👌

[@merncat3384]

@@orion9k Lmk if it works for you?

[@merncat3384]

@winghosam Leung I actually have high blood pressure and didn't feel like it affected it

[@akbarshoed]

This is a great post. A real contribution. Thank you.

[@srikanthchitturi5134]

Please mention the side effects for long term and short term usage. And what kind of tests or what doctor to consult before taking this medication ?

[@scotthritz6641]

You are wonderful Rena!! I love learning all the information you present in your videos!! Thank you 🙏🏻♥️

[@loydstephens2208]

Thank you very much Rena! Your work is very much appreciated! You are Amazing

[@kevinhensley4643]

Thank you for all your insights and expertise

[@The_magic_mountain33]

Date a 10 instead of a 7.. it helps alot

[@jer2xjim]

Dr. Malik is the best supplement. ;)

[@danielfeldman7913]

When you say High Blood pressure is one of the leading causes of ED, is it the high blood pressure itself, or the result of the medication used to treat the high blood pressure? Great video!

[@jkhegarty857]

In my professional experience, the ED can be caused by hypertension, which causes narrowing of the blood vessels. With antihypertensive meds, they will help dilate to further cardiac perfusion & improve blood flow to the circulatory system. For a man to achieve an erection, the penile blood vessels must dilate, trap blood in those blood vessels to achieve an erection. However, as Dr. Malek has explained in previous videos, ED can be affected by low testosterone levels. So whatever is the cause of ED, make sure your urologist does a full examine & blood panel to pinpoint the ED cause. (Work in an ICU) Hope this info was able to answer your question. 😊

[@danielfeldman7913]

@@jkhegarty857 Thanks so much for your reply! This does make sense, however I do take blood pressure meds, and they've had a LITTLE bit of an impact in this area...which sort of makes sense, as you're reducing the pressure throughout the body. It almost seems a little backards, where having too much pressure can also cause ED. As an example, my Dr. advises to stay away from beta blockers as those are notorious for causing ED, as it simply slows your heart down. I also tried a diuretic which cause ED big time! (however I had no idea it could, and wasn't warned of that)...it took my by surprise. My urologist says that blood pressure meds can indeed cause ED, based on what it's purpose is (reducing pressure), however some are much better than others. I do see your point though, and how hypertenion can also cause ED. Thanks, again!

[@jkhegarty857]

@@danielfeldman7913 wishing you all the best. There is nothing more frustrating than "trial & error" to figure out which meds are best & offer the least amount of side effects. I can empathize. Kinda going through the same with my diabetes. On a new med with different side effects. It is helping to reduce my glucose levels, however, I can't stay awake. Go figure. 🤔

[@haroldhenderson2824]

Elevated BP can have a number of causes. Thickening of the blood vessel wall (particularly arteries) can prevent dilation. It is the pressure AND flow of blood into the erectile tissues that inflates them. Inadequate flow is as bad as inadequate pressure, maybe worse. Inflation starts, but can't be maintained (drains out as fast, as it flows in).

[@haroldhenderson2824]

Some BP medications (and anti-depressants) also disrupt nerve impulses. More likely to have a 'missed ejaculation' than lack of erection. Imagine getting erect, having a great time, reaching a peak, but just can't ejaculate.

[@Stuckofftherealness]

Her being DTF whenever is the best supplement.

[@kenirwin276]

When taking Viagra or Cialis we are cautioned not to take supplemental nitrates. Does L-Arginine count as a nitrate or is it safe taken with Viagra or Cialis?

[@schmoey45]

I’ve taking 2000mg of l arginine with viagra and I was harder than a Diamond in the cold.. for hours

[@ianditwin7443]

Great question. I was hoping to see a response.

[@ArmyOne519]

Dr Malik is Really Cute 🥰. And her videos are informative also of course 😉.

[@willmallory9085]

Excellent topic. No ED, but my Bride will either love you or hate you for this video. Also, please do a video on "Red Root." It comes from an jerb my 105 year old Grandfather taught me about. A man died...and it was still up.

[@loydstephens2208]

Are talking about red root vine

[@willmallory9085]

@@loydstephens2208 no, "red root" extract. Its available on Amazon if you cant find it in your local health food store.

[@Eng4555]

Dr Rena , your intentions Does it have to be that clear?! Oh Lord , oh no please proceed!! Iam listeniing

[@anaphaxeton]

QQQ @Rena Malik, M.D. or anybody engaged in the biological sciences: 1) If only HDL is increased, then, what is wrong with that? 2) Since L-Arginine is not targeting specifically PGE5, wouldn't that imply more NO for the whole body? In such a case wouldn't it be beneficial to those taking antioxidant supplementation, which isn't yet a scientifically established method for extending health/lifespan? With a major flaw of such a treatment been theorized to be the reduction of NO? 3) If 2 L-Arginine + 3 NADPH + 3 H+ + 4 O2 ⇌ 2 L-Citrulline +2 NO + 4 H2O + 3 NADP+ holds, then by supplementing citrulline, aren't we pushing backwards the equation, actually losing NO? Thank you

[@sdsolomon3711]

Best true report ever Michael

[@user-dy2hn4qy2b]

Combining arginine and citrilline potentiates the effects

[@words007]

I'arginine is great for bodybuilding and muscle growth since the effect of increase in blood flow also works on the muscles all over the body more blood flow on muscle worked out meaning more protein effect in growth. Which helps muscles grow. Also works great on blood pressure.

[@AMX1904]

How many grams do you take?

[@mtower235]

It helps. It ain’t a magic pill and needs time to work as in weeks. You need to work out too and get that blood soup flowing. The combination of working out, arginine and magnesium seems to help maintain me in my late 50s.

[@roygorman6624]

How about 76, still up but can’t punish that stuff as I used to! This sounds promising to me for that extra zip!

[@mtower235]

@@roygorman6624 won’t know till ya try. Might check with doc to make sure it don’t counter something else. It’s available bout everywhere as it’s a popular workout supplement.

[@michaellovetere8033]

Yes, nitrous oxide is very important. Found some on amazon L-arginine with citruline, plus a separate supplement of vit K. Wake up every morning with "wood"...Thanks Doc

[@EasyMoneyGoat]

What’s your age though

[@retluoc]

Interesting thought...I was thinking, how can a single amino acid do all that, but when you said it's used in the production of nitric oxide, I thought...ah yes, nitric oxide helps in many things in the body...including healing. Now I have to look up citrinine(sp?). It sounds like that would be more advantageous.

[@terryrose6208]

Citrulline

[@retluoc]

Ah thank you, never heard of it, and I tried so many variations. 😅

[@terryrose6208]

@@retluoc You're welcome. I intend to research both of these. Personally, I take Cialis 5 mg once a day for BPH/ED and it works to a certain degree. But I'm still not satisfied with the results.

[@billman6364]

@@terryrose6208 It works less and less with time

[@terryrose6208]

@@billman6364 Well, I've tried Viagra at all strengths and it also works. But I do suffer all the side effects to a certain degree. I've found that if I can keep my weight down and exercise regularly, I can achieve a fair performance in the sack sometimes. At my age I'll have to be satisfied with that. I'm seventy one.

[@jackmorris8611]

Very informative thank you so much for the wonderful information keep up the good work

[@Justbegoodandkind]

Given the increased risk of cold sore outbreaks, should L Arginine be taken with a smaller does of L Lysine?

[@NateFitzgerald1984]

Yes, that's what I do, 2000mg -3000mg of Lysine and 2000mg of Argenine

[@dr.arulshah5811]

Dr. Rena, in your title's,... it's good to say U are American Doctor, ( as before )... in India 🇮🇳 all almost all likes American Doctors,... & please don't mind if someone is criticizing, U are the best here thanks, all the best.

[@neosanking1388]

Thanks Doc... if you workout alot and take Pre-Workout supps; Check its Ingredients. Most have citrulline and or arginine and other ingredients all meant to wake you up, and force blood to the muscle. the dosages are nowhere near the same..

[@nenadcubric2663]

Depends what the reason is for ED

[@jmackinjersey1]

Definitely interesting to learn that it metabolizes that fast. I do know it is taken with other NO boosters by guys going to the gym. I wonder how taking it 3x/day would effect that?

[@OddBall1958]

Does Hawthorne Berry do the same. It also relaxes your arteries allowing better circulation and allowing oxygen rich blood to get to the organs.

[@juniormendoza657]

All I know is I started using L Arginine for better circulation due to being disabled and really limited cardiovascular exercise options. After using it for a while I started to get erections several times a day. At first I thought it was just a fluke but this happened every day for several weeks especially at night. I cut back on the amount because the erections were happening at moments that were not appropriate 🤣. Keep in mind I'm a functional quadriplegic and I'm 50 and getting erections like an 18 year old. I do exercise regularly and try to eat a disciplined diet but I never had erections like that after being disabled not until the L Arginine. Just my two cents

[@adildadil4213]

How many time did u take it ? plz for a good result ?

[@juniormendoza657]

@@adildadil4213 as you know our body responds and reacts differently from other individuals. I follow a strict discipline diet and exercise my upper body regularly. The particular product i was using recommends 1 tablet daily before exercise. I was taking around 4 tables upon waking and around another 4 tablets at noon. I honestly was just trying stack it in my system for a week or two since my accident my blood pressure was really low. This also helped get my blood pressure get to normal levels and that was the whole reason for the amount I was taking at the beginning. Since I'm not able to walk i experimented with the excess amount of L Arginine to get better blood pressure. The bonus was the erections that came from my experiment. I would caution you to be careful because I don't know your current health status. I soley did this at my own risk. But I've been experimenting with alternatives to RXs on everything at my own risk.

[@Eyes-of-Horus]

You didn't mention the dosage of each tablet.

[@juniormendoza657]

@@Eyes-of-Horus the brand I'm taking is 1000mg per tablet. The reason I didn't mention how many I took is because I didn't sit down and write how many I was talking. Randomly I would take 6 in the morning maybe another 4 in the afternoon. Maybe another 3 at night. I experimented with the dosage like I said I'm disabled I don't have the circulation that a normal person has that can go for a long walk or a jog. You shouldn't have to take a high dosage like I did plus eating a clean diet is gonna get you better results without a high dosage like I have to resort to. My cardiovascular exercise options are limited. Do your own experiment you need to figure out what your body responds to the best

[@Holiday-home-Dunamis]

How much mg you used?

[@udyandas]

Thank you so much, O beautiful, kind and Scholarly Dr.

[@scottybear6265]

Dr I’ve been taking L-Arginine for few years I was first prescribed after a surgery I had no idea what this drug was i laid in the sister Kenny institute for 33 days from a staff infection I had a surgery procedure done three times to remove infected tissue I laid with a open wound I was prescribed l arginine to help heal me from the inside it was open for Several months I know for the fact the drug helped me tremendously. This is a fyi that you may know about already it’s a good supplement i mine was a powder mixed in water and had It as a morning juice

[@jamesarooke]

In the video you mentioned one of the side effects of taking L-Arginine is that test subjects had increased HDL. Wouldn't that be a good thing since HDL is considered the "healthy" cholesterol?

[@thegambler808]

Thats what I thought too. HDL is like a sponge that scoops the free LDL that are bad, in the bloodstream.

[@quincyalexander8185]

Both HDL and LDL are good. They each serve a purpose with the transport of cholesterol to and from the liver. . LDL repairs damage to cells and arteries. HDL just transports the excess back to the Liver. This way it can be recycled and use to hormones.

[@theNuclearNixons]

I tend to have low blood pressure at rest, and need to drink coffee/caffeine to maintain a healthy BP. I used to take L-Arginine about 10 yrs ago and I literally turned into Hugh Jackman's Wolverine. No joke. I eventually got married to an Asian hottie wife, and slowly stopped maintaining my workout routine. Now it's time to jumpstart that routine again. 🤠👍

[@bloodymary3008]

The best thing to use is delta 8 THC gummies. They work real good. Better than nitrous oxide.

[@gariyas]

As you are aware, perhaps it is better to as they say steer the conversation towards ED itself as one of numerous signs of potential, current, or future disorder disease and dysfunction, as they say what else is such associated with. Whether someone wishes to have children, have more energy, live a fulfilling purposeful life, etc. is it better to ask that such could be merely one of potentially innumerable potential conditions or symptoms ? That perhaps as a first goal maybe asking what do they really want such as trying both to perform their best and satisfy the other, have a more fulfilling relationship, and then reflect on what could be next. As you are from South Asia, I think proper interpretation of classical texts is to see the corpse as a whole, that any so called disease is merely some arbitrary classification of a subset of all that is simultaneously occurring within, that the goal is to develop and maintain the corpse such that one can pursue dharma, artha, kama, moksha, or some other cultural virtue. In Caraka Samita, it is said the primary method of therapeutics is smooth and even operation of (all) tissues, dhatusamya. Yet do you hear others speak of such or instead for example so many speak of what is termed dosha, or something else and not that at every moment some less than ideal state of some tissue such as fat - I think not how much one weighs but that fat tissue has specific functions and when fat is not as it should be (amount composition, other ?) -, all other tissues are possibly affected, whether reproductive bone muscle brain or other. Just as a mechanic will look at the entire car and get it running as it should, just as a so termed fitness trainer will as they say work with someone as long as necessary, that was once perhaps needs to be again a true doctor. Look at anyone anywhere in the world, and ask is that what the human body and mind could be, that's what you could be. So many tend to use the term genetics yet achieving a higher understanding whether through bioenergetics (mitochondrial function), microbiome, epigenetics, or other, for all perhaps more is possible than anyone can imagine.

[@jrtien]

I have been using this for a while now. Recently noticed it boosts erections. I think its probably a good idea to get more cardio in my workouts though instead of relying on l-arganine.

[@dlarp_6528]

Works amazing for blood pressure too

[@chm985]

I used to buy a vitamin pack from a supplement store(GNC) when I used to lift weights. 1 of the 8 pills a day was for "male health" . I have never had any trouble in my life with this kind of issue but it was just included in the pack. The result was insane. You were almost halfway ready all day long everyday. I literally had to stop taking it because it was too much. Not sure what was in the supplement but holy it was strong.

[@usaman7358]

Find out please! Inquiring minds want to know. ;)

[@knightstar1312]

It may have been strong for you, but I'm sure it was produced for the average males.

[@hannaishak7206]

what was that please

[@DSLACA]

You're not lying I remember those GNC packs. Animal use to have a good one too.

[@PIRANHA_MAN]

I DONT have erection problems and never have , but i take L Arginine for high BP , yes it lowers my BP a little. But i do notice bigger veins slightly and slightly firmer erection

[@MrWaterbugdesign]

Dude, to have a "slightly firmer erection" kind of means it still isn't "firm" and was less firm before. So I'd back of of the ALL CAPs.

[@avatacron60]

What?

[@gastondeveaux3783]

An increase in HDL is usually a good thing. Not so sure about scrotal itching though.

[@Maxdouble07]

I was taking this for a while with my gym workouts but I read that increased amounts of L arginine can promote cancer so I stopped. I do take the L citrulline once and while and it give you increased energy.

[@knightstar1312]

Actually wrong that arginine promotes cancer. Lab stats prove arginine can remove cancer and boost immune system that fights viral type cancers. Just stay below the threshold and use it in cycles, ex: 3months on 3months off.

[@Eng4555]

Dr Rena, I think I will see this supplement!! Hopefully it does not affect my vision

[@youngprophet8428]

Hey Dr. I was told I have H. pylori in my stool and E. Coli in my urinary tract and they want me to take Levofloxacin but that antibiotic causes liver failure. I never picked it up! I’ve also been having foamy urine for a year now but no protein was found in my urine culture. I also did an Kidney ultrasound and it was normal. Now They Want Me To Get Doxycycline Monohydrate but that’s for skin infections in which I don’t have. I have had terrible luck with doctors and I’m hesitant. What should I do? On Sunday I had burning sensation while urinating a minor blood but that went away on its own yesterday and pain on my right leg under my calf. I’m only 33 years old! What do you suggest I take? God bless you

[@davidsquall351]

stop eating processed foods and drink more water.

[@1dayfree]

Look into a low oxalate diet or at least cut down on things like spinach and almonds if you are making smoothies. Oxalates are plants natural anti-parasite defense and make crystals like glass splinters that can cause bladder infections.

[@ExplodingPsyche]

I'm surprised to see this video saying to take after each meal. I've always been taught that most single aminos should be taken on an empty stomach, to not compete with aminos in protein.

[@viswanaathv.s.220]

Rena, thank you for this very informative video. I read sometime back that L Arginine is effective only when mixed with saliva. Meaning only when Arginine is taken orally and mixed well with Saliva it is more effective. Is there any study supporting that. Pls let me know. Thanks again

[@johnlangley7521]

I think saliva helps with Nitric Oxide production when consuming leafy greens like spinach, this is why you want to avoid mouth wash, it destroys the bacteria in your mouth that break down foods

[@viswanaathv.s.220]

What was the reply. Not able to see that. Pls repost if possible

[@Ben-tr]

Listening to Rena gets me going

[@markp3351]

When you say its quickly metabolized by the body, does this mean there's an immediate effect (i.e within hour or two) on aiding getting an erection (like Viagra does)?

[@ericg808]

I take l citrulline an hour before sex and it kicks in 30mins earlier. It's good for 4-5hrs. I don't take l arginine.

[@johndrop8076]

How about a combination of both supplements?