L-Arginine and SodaFil™
L-arginine is an amino acid from protein foods that the body uses to make nitric oxide.
In brief
- An amino acid found in protein foods
- The body uses it to make nitric oxide
- Nitric oxide relates to blood vessel relaxation
- One of five amino acids in SodaFil
What it is
Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. L-arginine is one of them, and your body also uses it to make nitric oxide, a small molecule that helps blood vessels relax and widen. That link to blood flow is why arginine often appears in products made for circulation and exercise.
Where it comes from
Most people get arginine from food. Meat, poultry, fish, dairy, nuts and seeds all contain it. Supplement makers also produce L-arginine in a lab so it is consistent and easy to put into a capsule.
Why it is in SodaFil
SodaFil is described with two forms of arginine: plain L-arginine and L-arginine AKG 2:1.* The serving directions and amounts are on the Supplement Facts panel printed on your SodaFil bottle. L-Arginine and Arginine AKG: A Simple Guide tells the longer story.
Worth knowing
- An amino acid found in many protein foods
- Used by the body to make nitric oxide
- Often linked with circulation and exercise topics
- Amount and serving are on your bottle label
Easy ways to explore it
- Read the arginine guide
- Look at the NIH and MedlinePlus pages listed below
- Meet L-arginine AKG, the paired form
Keeps company with
L-arginine goes well with these guides:
Public sources
Common questions
Is arginine found in food?
Yes. Meat, fish, dairy, nuts and seeds all supply it.
Why does SodaFil list two arginine forms?
One is plain L-arginine and the other is paired with alpha-ketoglutarate. See the AKG guide for the difference.
Where do I find the amount in SodaFil?
On the Supplement Facts panel on your bottle.
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