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Can amino acid supplements lower blood pressure?

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The Effects of Oral l-Arginine and l-Citrulline Supplementation on Blood Pressure

doi:10.3390/nu11071679
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Methodology score · 2/100

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Some amino acids, like L-arginine and L-citrulline, might help relax blood vessels and lower blood pressure by helping the body make more nitric oxide.

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Khalaf D, Krüger M, Wehland M, Infanger M, Grimm D