Product Review

This is HPLC Certified pharmaceutical grade L-Arginine AKG 2:1 What is L-Arginine AKG 2:1? Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG) is a salt formed by combining two molecules of the amino acid L-Arginine and one molecule of alpha-ketoglutarate. L- Arginine is a nonessential amino acid that influences several metabolic factors that are important to athletes. AKG (alpha-ketoglutarate) is the nitrogen-free portion of the amino acids known as glutamine and glutamic acid. It is formed in the Krebs cycle; the energy-producing process that occurs in most body cells. The alpha-ketoglutarate version of arginine is more efficient. When you combine these two things it's more easily absorbed, plus you get the benefits of both compounds. What are the benefits/uses? It helps with your immune system and removes ammonia from your body. Arginine will relax your blood vessels so that they widen and allow more blood to flow through. Arginine also helps to produce nitric oxide and is necessary to create creatine; which are very beneficial especially if you workout.