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AOR AOR - Arginine 600mg, 180 caps

AOR Arginine - Arginine is an amino acid with many important health benefits, but is best known for its key role in the production of nitric oxide, a potent factor in relaxing blood vessels and promoting blood flow. By increasing nitric oxide levels, Arginine has the ability to prevent plaque and blood clot formation and reduce the stickiness of platelets. Clinical studies have found high doses of arginine beneficial for many cardiovascular conditions including high blood pressure, peripheral vascular disease and angina. In addition to its effects on blood vessels, arginine enhances the release of human growth hormone (hGH), enhances insulin sensitivity, supports liver detoxification, and has been shown to support interstitial cystitis, sperm formation, and treatment of brain injuries.

Price

Regular Canadian retail price: $37.08 CAD. Price Vault members pay below retail on this product. Member pricing is private and shown after a free opt-in, with no membership fee, no minimum order and no subscription.

In stock. Free shipping across Canada on orders over $89, flat $9.95 under that. 30 days to request a return, with return shipping paid by the customer. Ships from Victoria, BC.

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Why people keep reordering it

Clean fuel: Quality protein and greens without the junk.
Easy to mix: Blends smooth into water, milk or a smoothie.
Recovery and everyday nutrition: Supports muscle, energy and filling dietary gaps.

Best suited to: wants to try higher-dose arginine for circulation support, prefers capsules over gritty arginine powder, trains and wants to experiment with nitric oxide support timing.

What the research supports

Each capsule is 600 mg of L-arginine HCl, taken on an empty stomach. At three capsules per dose, the 180-capsule bottle covers 20 to 60 days.

Studies use 3 to 9 g of arginine a day.

Blood flow (evidence: moderate, from rct, meta-analysis): The body converts arginine into nitric oxide, the signal that tells blood vessels to relax and widen. Trials using 3 to 9 grams a day show measurable improvements in vessel function.
Blood pressure (evidence: mixed, from rct): More nitric oxide can relax vessel walls enough to ease blood pressure and improve exercise tolerance. Results are inconsistent, and effects depend heavily on the dose and person.
Growth hormone (evidence: limited, from small human trials): High-dose arginine can trigger a short spike in growth hormone release under controlled conditions. Most of that evidence comes from IV dosing, not the oral capsules on a shelf.

Read the literature: Blood flow on PubMed, Blood pressure on PubMed, Growth hormone on PubMed.

Is it right for you

Worth it if

wants to try higher-dose arginine for circulation support: 600 mg capsules let you scale up to the 5,000+ mg daily range used in vascular studies without needing a powder.
prefers capsules over gritty arginine powder: L-arginine powder has a strong bitter taste, this delivers the same HCl salt in swallowable form.
trains and wants to experiment with nitric oxide support timing: taking it on an empty stomach before activity is the intended use pattern for this product.

Look elsewhere if

has had a heart attack, has asthma, or is pregnant or breastfeeding: skip arginine entirely and talk to a health care practitioner about circulation or exercise support options.
only takes one capsule a day for general wellness: at 600 mg this is too low to reach the doses studied for blood flow, a different low-dose amino acid or a beetroot nitrate product may fit that goal better.
is on cardiovascular medication or sildenafil: consult a health care practitioner first since arginine's blood vessel effects can add to those medications.

What to expect

Nitric oxide related effects like a feeling of blood flow or vascular relaxation, if noticed at all, tend to show up within an hour or two of a higher dose taken on an empty stomach. Effects on things like exercise capacity or blood pressure in studies were measured after weeks of consistent higher-dose use, not from a single serving.

How it compares

Compared with arginine powder: capsules avoid the bitter taste and let you count exact 600 mg increments easily. The tradeoff: reaching 5+ grams a day means swallowing eight or nine capsules, which is more pills than a scoop of powder.
Compared with citrulline malate: this uses arginine directly rather than relying on the body to convert citrulline to arginine, which some find raises blood arginine levels less reliably. The tradeoff: direct arginine is broken down more by the gut and liver before reaching circulation, so citrulline sometimes produces steadier blood levels at lower doses.

Product details

Active ingredient: L-Arginine HCl
Ingredient form: caps
Strength: 600mg
Servings per container: 180
Suggested use: Adults: Take three capsules one to three times daily on an empty stomach, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner.
Country of manufacture: Canada
Independent testing: ISO-certified third-party labs
Certifications: Non-GMO, Made in Canada
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place
Brand: AOR

How to take it

Adults: Take three capsules one to three times daily on an empty stomach, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
Keep out of reach of children.
Consult a practitioner if you are pregnant, nursing or on medication.

Ingredients

Each capsule contains

L-Arginine HCl: 600mg

Non-medicinal ingredients

Sodium stearyl fumarate. Capsule: hypromellose.

Interactions and cautions

Medications: May interact with certain prescription medications. Review with your pharmacist if you take daily medication.
Timing: Separate from medications by 2 to 4 hours unless directed otherwise by a healthcare practitioner.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
General: Use only as directed. Discontinue and consult a practitioner if you experience an adverse reaction.

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Free certified advisors are available at 1-888-386-1211, Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm PT.

Questions about AOR - Arginine

Is this the genuine, authentic product?: Yes. It is identical to what you would pay full price for anywhere else, sourced through our authorized supplier relationships.
How is the price below retail?: We buy direct, with nobody in the middle taking a cut, and we sell it for close to what we paid. You see the price privately because you have unlocked the Vault.
How fast does it ship?: Orders placed before 12pm PT are processed the same day and ship within two business days. Shipping is free over $89, and a flat $9.95 under that.
Can I return it?: You have 30 days after it arrives to request a return. Product must be unused, in its original packaging, with proof of purchase, and return shipping is paid by you. Find it cheaper anywhere in Canada and we will match the price.