Effects of arginine and ornithine on strength, lean body mass and urinary hydroxyproline in adult males

摘要: Twenty-two adult males participated in a 5 week progressive strength training program. One half the subjects received amino acids L-arginine and L-ornithine other half, placebo. The study used double blind protocol so that as well investigators had no knowledge of which substances were being administered. Dosages amounted to 2 grams or 1 gram each L-ornithine, 600 mg calcium Vitamin C placebos. These supplements taken orally for total 25 administrations. Following short term program using progressively high intensities, tests (TS), lean body mass (LBM) urinary hydroxyproline (UH). results from ANOVA showed who taking arginine-ornithine combination scored significantly higher TS LBM (p less than .05), lower UH on It was concluded arginine ornithine prescribed doses can, conjunction with intensity program, increase relatively period time. Arginine also aid recovery chronic stress by quelling tissue breakdown evidenced levels.