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A recent study looked at the effects of long-term L-arginine supplementation on the health of patients with multiple cardiovascular risk factors. Ninety patients were randomly assigned to two groups -- one that received daily oral L-arginine and one that received placebo capsules.
Patients were evaluated for a number of health factors, including lipid profile, glucose, insulin, and arterial elasticity.