Thursday, May 28, 2015

Why Take L-arginine Plus?

At Elements of Health Care, we get frequently asked why L-arginine Plus is the best Nitric Oxide booster for supporting cardiovascular health, blood pressure, and so much more.
There are a number of different reasons why choosing L-arginine Plus is the best option.

The Basics

The low price and free shipping make L-arginine Plus the logical choice when it comes to cardio health products, and we have done everything we can to help users see results.
For people who are new to Nitric Oxide supplementation, there are a few key components that drastically effect your body’s ability to create Nitric Oxide. L-arginine Plus utilizes key ingredients to deliver everything you need in order to see all benefits available from increased Nitirc Oxide in your body.
Clearly L-arginine Plus is your best choice when it comes to boosting your Nitric Oxide.

Quality and Source of L-arginine

L-arginine Plus strictly uses the highest quality of l-arginine available in the entire world. It is called “free form” pure elemental l-arginine, and it is manufactured and purchased from Japan. This l-arginine is derived through a natural microbial fermentation process that yields the l-arginine in its highest bioavailablity.

You may not be familiar with “free form” l-arginine. This type of l-arginine means that the l-arginine is not bound to any other molecule. For example, L-arginine HCl is l-arginine that is bound to Hydrochloric Acid. L-arginine Alpha Keto Glutarate is l-arginine bound to Alpha Keto Glutarate Acid. These particular forms of l-arginine are much cheaper because they are not as pure or concentrated. That means you have to consume a much bigger dose of the raw material just to yield the necessary 5,000 mg required to see any health benefits. To sum things up, our “free form” of l-arginine is the premier and preferred form of l-arginin, making L-arginine Plus the top choice compared to other supplements..


Monday, May 11, 2015

L-Arginine and Blood Pressure

As we get older, blood pressure naturally rises as our arteries begin to stiffen and we become less active. However, there are steps we can take to reduce our blood pressure and help it to stay at a healthy level. Eating right and adequate exercise are great things to do, but one of the best ways to support overall cardiovascular health is to supplement with the amino acid l-arginine.


L-Arginine Info

There's a lot of excitement surrounding nitric oxide and l-arginine supplements, but do they really support healthy blood pressure? Unlike most over-hyped supplements, L-arginine Plus supports healthy overall cardiovascular health and your overall health in a variety of ways. 

Here are some interesting facts about L-arginine:
  1. In 1998 three American scientists won the Nobel Prize in medicine for discovering the role Nitric Oxide plays in the cardiovascular system and throughout the body.
  2. In 2002 Nitric Oxide (NO) was called the “Miracle Molecule”. Nitric Oxide was found to relax and enlarge blood vessels, which allows for greater blood flow. This is similar to a water hose that is no longer kinked and the water flows freely. Just think how much less the heart has to work to move blood throughout the body thereby supporting your body’s blood pressure.
  3. Many published studies have shown L-arginine, a vital amino acid, triggers cell production of Nitric Oxide and that L-citrulline is metabolized in the body and yields more L-arginine, which in turn provides additional Nitric Oxide for longer periods of time.
  4. The production of Nitric Oxide through the use of L-arginine has real science behind it. We are not talking about an exotic fruit juice that supposedly has been used by some indigenous people on some island for hundreds of years and is now available for the first time to you
  5. Make sure the L-arginine formula you are using for cardiovascular health contains L-citrulline. L-citrulline acts like a catalyst when combined with L-arginine and extends the body’s production of nitric oxide from a three hour window to over twenty four hours.

Maintaining Cardiovascular Health

Here are 10 things you can do to maintain good cardiovascular health:

Exercise More- 30 minutes of exercise per day is recommended, and it can reduce your systolic blood pressure by 3-5 points. It also can reduce your diastolic blood pressure by 2-3 points.

Increase Potassium Intake- This is great for your blood pressure because potassium counters the effects of sodium on your blood pressure.

Reduce Sodium Intake- This often substantially reduces blood pressure levels. Most of your sodium comes from processed foods, so eating whole foods might help.

Lose Weight- Extra weight makes your heart work harder, and the strain can lead to hypertension. Losing weight if you are overweight is an almost surefire way to lower blood pressure.

Cut Back On Alcohol- Drinking alcohol can elevate your blood pressure. Two alcoholic drinks per day increases risk for hypertension.

Don't Use Tobacco- Nicotine in tobacco raises your blood pressure.

Reduce Stress- Managing stress helps to reduce your blood pressure. The key to stress management is to find a stress outlet that works for you since we are all different.

Limit Caffeine Intake- Caffeine has been shown to cause short-term spikes in blood pressure, so if you already have high blood pressure you don't want to take too much of it.

Monitor Your Blood Pressure- Monitoring your own blood pressure helps to you stay motivated and reminds you to take action toward lowering it.

Take L-arginine- Supplementing with L-arginine is a powerful way to boost nitric oxide levels in the body. Since nitric oxide naturally and safely expands blood vessels, it improves blood flow throughout the body and supports healthy blood pressure levels. Taking L-arginine Plus is a way for both men and women to have the cardiovascular health they need.