01/16/2023
Winter Weather Foot notes.........
Benefits of L-Arginine
Hello to all the cold feet out there ! Living in Northern KY during the winter can be rough, and our toes can often feel the pain if they are not properly insulated during winter activities. In addition to proper shoes or boots, L-Arginine is an amino-acid and has been shown to help improve peripheral circulation. This over-the-counter supplement can help open up the blood vessels in your feet, and is also known to help lower blood pressure. This may help to keep those toes warm in the winter months.
According to clinical studies, the needed L-arginine dosage per day is 5,000 mg to 6,000 mg. However, the dosage may change depending on what you are using it for. Many people will start out at a much lower dose initially, and then slowly / gradually increase the dose as the weeks go by, based on their tolerance.
As always, no medication or supplement is without risk, and
L-Arginine is no exception - especially if you take blood pressure medications, diabetic medications, medications for erectile dysfunction, blood thinners or anti-coagulants, water pills (diuretics), or have a history of heart attack, asthma or airway inflammation, allergic response, gout, or migraine headaches. - PLEASE consult your doctor before moving forward with taking of this medication.
