L-Arginine and Nitric Oxide in CNS Function and Neurodegenerative Diseases

摘要: One of the main functions L-arginine (ARG) is synthesis nitric oxide (NO). NO an important regulator physiological processes in central nervous system (CNS). promotes optimal cerebral blood flow, consolidates memory processes, facilitates long-term potentiation, maintains sleep-wake cycles, and assists normal olfaction. However, at pathological levels, adversely affects brain function producing nitroxidative stress promoting development neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease other disorders CNS. This review summarizes current knowledge role CNS diet regulating levels NO.