L-Arginine vs. Viagra

 

L-Arginine  Vs.  Viagra

L-Arginine and L-Ornithine are amino acids that work one step ahead of Viagra in the mechanism of penile & clitoris erections. I will speak or L-Arginine, which includes L-Ornithine. They are taken at different times of the day.

Sexual stimulation causes the brain to activate the release of nitric oxide from L-Arginine in the penis & clitoris. Nitric oxide then promotes an increase in the molecule cyclic GMP (cyclic guanosine monophosphate). Elevation of cyclic GMP gives rise to the erection response.

The boost in nitric oxide from L-Arginine is a safe and natural way to increase cyclic GMP and promote erections. Nitric oxide thus produced may have many other benefits in addition to better erectile function. Viagra does not increase cyclic GMP production; it only inhibits the breakdown of existing cyclic GMP in the body. Viagra¹s disturbance of cyclic GMP action throughout the body can have adverse effects in many different tissues.

Studies of the L-Arginine have shown studies comparable to Viagra to strengthen and restore erections when the level is increased as needed to achieve the desired response. This may require 6, 9, 12, 15, or 18 capsules one hour before the anticipated activity. Even at the 18 capsule level, there is still a wide margin of safety of L-Arginine. L-Arginine works through a natural mechanism to promote increased nitric oxide production, in harmony with basic body chemistry. Viagra, in contrast, interferes with the normal breakdown of cyclic GMP throughout the body and can therefore have dire side effects even at routine dosages.

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L-Arginine

Viagra

Time from ingestion to erectile enhancement

About one hour

About one hour

Long term effect on arteries of penis

May help repair any damage to arteries

No benefit for health of arteries

Effect on heart

May strengthen heart and reverse scarring

May cause heart attacks and sudden death

Blood pressure

May help lower if elevated

May lower somewhat even if normal

Brain

May reduce risk of stroke

Can increase risk of stroke

Memory

Strengthens long term memory

No benefit

Immune system

Greatly boosts

No benefit

Growth hormone

Stimulates release

No benefit

Muscle mass

May help increase

No benefit

Skeletal system

May strengthen

No benefit

Internal organs

May regenerate thymus, liver, spleen, kidneys, and skin

No benefit

Lung

Helps dilate bronchial tubes

No benefit

Safety of higher doses

Very safe

Higher risk

Effect on cholesterol

Lowers total and "bad" LDL cholesterol; Reduces oxidation of LDL cholesterol to make it less harmful

No benefit

Effect on vision

May protect from loss of vision

Impairment of blue/green color discrimination (usually transient)

Effect on female

May enhance erectile function, lubrication, and genital sensitivity

May enhance erectile function

Contraindications

Age under 21, pregnancy; concurrent Viagra or nitrate medications

Use of organic nitrate medications may result in dangerous lowering of blood pressure. Risk is especially great if liver disease or severe kidney impairment is present, or with use of certain drugs such as erythromycin

Warnings

Schizophrenia may rarely be aggravated

Theoretically could aggravate lupus or other autoimmune diseases

 

Use with great caution in persons with heart attack, stroke, or serious heart rhythm problem in prior 6 months; if low or high blood pressure is present; if heart failure or coronary artery disease with unstable chest pain syndrome is present; if retinitis pigmentosa is present

Prolonged erections over 4 hours duration, especially if painful, require prompt medical attention, or penile damage with permanent impotence may result

Use of the medication ritonavir (an anti-viral) may increase blood levels greatly (an 11-fold increase in average level)

Dosage

2-4 capsules three times daily for long-term health benefits; may help repair blood vessel injury that causes erectile problems

6-18 capsules one hour before anticipated activity for enhanced erectile function. May repeat as needed for desired response

25, 50, or 100mg not more than once daily one hour before anticipated activity

Side Effects

May increase the risk of outbreak of herpes simplex; taking the amino acid L-lysine, 3-6 grams per day, may prevent outbreaks

High prolonged intake may cause skin to thicken; reversible if intake is stopped or reduced

 

Heart attack, sudden death, stroke, heart block, and heart failure

Face edema, light sensitivity, shock, weakness, pain, chills, accidental falls, abdominal pain, allergic reaction, and chest pain

Angina, loss of consciousness, rapid heart beat

Low blood pressure, dizziness upon standing, cardiac arrest, abnormal EKG, and damage to heart muscle

Vomiting, colitis, difficulty swallowing, gastritis, heartburn, dry mouth, abnormal liver function tests, and rectal bleeding

Anemia and reduced white blood cell count

Gout, unstable diabetes, elevated blood sugar

Arthritis, muscle pain, tendon rupture, and bone pain

Migraine, loss of coordination, nerve pain, nerve damage, numbness, tremor, vertigo, insomnia, and depression

Asthma, shortness of breath, laryngitis, sinusitis, bronchitis, and cough

Rash, herpes simplex, itching, sweating, and skin ulcer

Eye pain, eye bleeding, dry eyes, conjunctivitis, constriction of pupils, ear pain, deafness, and ringing in ears

Urinary frequency, urinary incontinence, abnormal ejaculation, inability to orgasm, and abnormal swelling of genitals

Information Sources

L-Arginine Research articles

The Physician’s Desk Reference

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