View

Can a supplement help heart attack patients walk farther?

Original Title

L-Arginine Enhances the Effects of Cardiac Rehabilitation on Physical Performance: New Insights for Managing Cardiovascular Patients During the COVID-19 Pandemic

doi:10.1124/jpet.122.001149
49%

Moderate Quality

Methodology score · 49/100

Rct Human
Fit Body Science breakdown

We translate health research into clear, actionable insights. Here’s what this study found and what it means for you.

Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional.

What’s the bottom line?

People who had a heart attack and were doing rehab took a daily supplement called L-arginine for 3 weeks. They walked farther and felt less tired than those who took a fake pill.

Save studies & get personalized insights

Create a free account to save this study, track new evidence as it comes in, and get breakdowns of studies in the topics you care about.

Score breakdown, methodology, COI, evidence analysis & raw study data

Publication

Authors

Mone P, Izzo R, Marazzi G, Manzi MV, Gallo P, Campolongo G, Cacciotti L, Tartaglia D, Caminiti G, Varzideh F, Santulli G, Trimarco V