L-arginine infusion lowers blood pressure in children.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
Eleven children were studied during L-arginine infusion. Blood pressure decreased, and mean plasma L-arginine and L-citrulline increased compared with baseline levels. The change in blood pressure was inversely related to the change in plasma L-citrulline. These results suggest that L-arginine decreased blood pressure via increased nitric oxide production.
Medical subject headings
- Arginine
- Blood Pressure