Arachidonic acid (AA) is a 20-carbon polyunsaturated n-6 fatty acid with 4 double bonds (20:4n6). Its double bonds contribute to cell membrane fluidity and predispose it to oxygenation. This can lead to several important metabolites which ensure a properly functioning immune system as well as regulate inflammation, brain activity, and other signaling cascades. AA’s metabolites are called eicosanoids which are signaling molecules.

Arachidonic acid is an inflammatory omega-6 fatty acid. Our bodies produce this nutrient, and its excess may lead to inflammatory diseases and mood disorders.

This test measures the ratio of arachidonic acid (AA) to eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) in plasma. This ratio of the principle omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids is a measure of the body’s eicosanoid balance. Balancing these eicosanoids in the body is an excellent way
for managing heart disease and other chronic and inflammatory processes.

→ Arginine is a precursor of urea, nitric oxide, polyamines (putrescine, spermidine, spermine and agmatine), proline, glutamate, and creatine.

→ Levels may drop with increased need, or in renal or small intestine dysfunction.

→ Synthesis of arginine depends on citrulline levels and is less regulated by dietary arginine. Supplementation with citrulline increases plasma arginine and the production of nitric oxide (NO).

→ Arginine supplementation may lower blood pressure.

→ Metabolism of elevated arginine levels is dependent on glycine availability.

→ Plasma arginine and ornithine increased, while citrulline remained stable, following watermelon juice intake, a rich source of citrulline.

Arginine is found in all protein foods and is very abundant in seeds and nuts. It is considered a semi-essential amino acid during early development, infection/inflammation, or renal and/or intestinal impairment.

Arginine is found in all protein foods and is very abundant in seeds and nuts. It is considered a semi-essential amino acid during early development, infection/inflammation, or renal and/or intestinal impairment. It has many functions in the body including:

- ammonia disposal in the urea cycle

- immune function

- stimulation of insulin release

- muscle metabolism (creatine/creatinine precursor)

- nitric oxide (NO) formation

- glutamic acid and proline formation

- glucose/glycogen conversion

- stimulation of the release of growth hormone, vasopressin, and prolactin

- wound healing

Because arginine is a precursor for nitric oxide synthesis, it is often used therapeutically in cardiovascular disease for its vasodilatory effects.

Arginine is a conditionally essential amino acid that is critical for your cardiovascular health and detoxification functions. The amino acid, arginine, is used to make the powerful blood vessel regulator, nitric oxide. Nitric oxide acts to lower blood pressure.

Arginine is found in all protein foods and is very abundant in seeds and nuts. It is considered a semi-essential amino acid during early development, infection/inflammation, or renal and/or intestinal impairment. It has many functions in the body including:

- ammonia disposal in the urea cycle

- immune function

- stimulation of insulin release

- muscle metabolism (creatine/creatinine precursor)

- nitric oxide (NO) formation

- glutamic acid and proline formation

- glucose/glycogen conversion

- stimulation of the release of growth hormone, vasopressin, and prolactin

- wound healing

Because arginine is a precursor for nitric oxide synthesis, it is often used therapeutically in cardiovascular disease for its vasodilatory effects.

Arginine is found in all protein foods and is very abundant in seeds and nuts. It is considered a semi-essential amino acid during early development, infection/inflammation, or renal and/or intestinal impairment. It has many functions in the body including:

- ammonia disposal in the urea cycle

- immune function

- stimulation of insulin release

- muscle metabolism (creatine/creatinine precursor)

- nitric oxide (NO) formation

- glutamic acid and proline formation

- glucose/glycogen conversion

- stimulation of the release of growth hormone, vasopressin, and prolactin

- wound healing

Because arginine is a precursor for nitric oxide synthesis, it is often used therapeutically in cardiovascular disease for its vasodilatory effects.

Arginine is found in all protein foods and is very abundant in seeds and nuts. It is considered a semi-essential amino acid during early development, infection/inflammation, or renal and/or intestinal impairment.

Arginine is found in all protein foods and is very abundant in seeds and nuts. It is considered a semi-essential amino acid during early development, infection/inflammation, or renal and/or intestinal impairment.

Arginine is found in all protein foods and is very abundant in seeds and nuts. It is considered a semi-essential amino acid during early development, infection/inflammation, or renal and/or intestinal impairment.

Arginine is a conditionally essential amino acid that is critical for your cardiovascular health and detoxification functions. The amino acid, arginine, is used to make the powerful blood vessel regulator, nitric oxide. Nitric oxide acts to lower blood pressure.

Physiological Function:

L-Arginine is a conditionally essential amino acid found in the diet. It is a dietary supplement used mostly by athletes because it is the amino acid that directly produces nitric oxide via the nitric oxide synthase enzymes.

Arginine helps heal injuries, aids kidneys in removing waste, and boosts immune system function.

Arginine is a conditionally essential amino acid that is critical for your cardiovascular health and detoxification functions. The amino acid, arginine, is used to make the powerful blood vessel regulator, nitric oxide. Nitric oxide acts to lower blood pressure.

Argininosuccinate (aka Arginosuccinic acid) is a basic amino acid. Some cells synthesize it from citrulline, aspartic acid and use it as a precursor for arginine in the urea cycle or Citrulline-NO cycle. The enzyme that catalyzes the reaction is argininosuccinate synthetase. Argininosuccinic acid is a precursor to fumarate in the citric acid cycle via argininosuccinate lyase. Defects in the argininosuccinate lyase enzyme can lead to argininosuccinate lyase deficiency, which is an inborn error of metabolism.

Argininosuccinate (aka Arginosuccinic acid) is a basic amino acid. Some cells synthesize it from citrulline, aspartic acid and use it as a precursor for arginine in the urea cycle or Citrulline-NO cycle. The enzyme that catalyzes the reaction is argininosuccinate synthetase. Argininosuccinic acid is a precursor to fumarate in the citric acid cycle via argininosuccinate lyase. Defects in the argininosuccinate lyase enzyme can lead to argininosuccinate lyase deficiency, which is an inborn error of metabolism.