How to Use arginine in a Sentence

arginine

noun
  • It is made up of three main amino acids—glycine, arginine, and methionine.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 12 Aug. 2024
  • For instance, pea and soy are high in arginine, which is important for wound healing.
    — Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 4 Apr. 2023
  • Some of the nutrients in meat such as carnitine, L-arginine, and zinc may help with blood flow.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2022
  • There’s also a dose of arginine, an important amino acid that’s one of the key building blocks of collagen.
    — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2024
  • High in a circulation-boosting amino acid called arginine, a bowl of oatmeal helps increase blood flow to all parts of the body.
    — Abigail L. Cuffey, Woman's Day, 27 Aug. 2012
  • Amino acids, such as arginine and glutamine, are essential for overall immune function.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 16 Dec. 2024
  • One way to boost your immunity system before surgery is to eat foods high in arginine, amino acid and omega-3 fatty acids.
    — Amy Osmond Cook, Orange County Register, 8 June 2017
  • So, many people take L-arginine for things like erectile dysfunction and to treat heart conditions.
    — Erica Sweeney, Men's Health, 25 Jan. 2023
  • The drink contains arginine, an amino acid; certain nucleotides; and fish oil, which helps fight inflammation.
    — Shari Rudavsky, USA TODAY, 2 May 2017
  • This affordable brush-on serum utilizes a blend of lash-loving ingredients like hyaluronic acid and the amino acid arginine.
    — Victoria Moorhouse, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2021
  • Some studies have found that taking arginine supplements may help improve ED.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 14 Jan. 2023
  • Pumpkin Seeds Pumpkin seeds support heart health thanks to arginine, an amino acid that helps maintain healthy blood vessels.
    — Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Pumpkin Seeds Pumpkin seeds support heart health thanks to arginine, an amino acid that helps maintain healthy blood vessels.
    — Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 26 Aug. 2025
  • Some mutate the arginine (R) to glycine (G), while others leave it unmutated.
    — William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2023
  • The formula is enhanced with arginine, an amino acid that soothes sensitive and irritated skin.
    — Lacey Muinos, Health, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Citric acid extracts like peach, lime, lemon, grapefruit and arginine work to clarify and brighten your complexion.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 May 2022
  • Thanks to the amino acid arginine, this serum enhances lashes to help prevent early breakage that contributes to sparse and thinning lashes.
    — Lindsay Modglin, Health, 22 June 2023
  • The substitution of arginine (R) for isoleucine (I) is a change from positive charge to neutral charge.
    — William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2021
  • The serum promised the same kind of results, thanks to a blend of arginine, acid proteins, and Pro Vitamin B5.
    — Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, 9 Oct. 2018
  • To promote hair growth, her Inala serum is just the solution, thanks to a powerhouse blend of pure rice water, biotin, and arginine.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 28 June 2023
  • Meanwhile, arginine increases blood flow to the hair follicles, which also stimulates growth.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Redkens Moisture Complex features a blend of soy protein, arginine, and argan oil that treats your hair from the root to the core and core to the tip.
    — Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2024
  • In the body, L-citrulline is converted to arginine, which increases nitric oxide levels.
    — Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The sequencing data revealed a variant that substituted an amino acid called histidine for arginine.
    — Jason Ulrich, Scientific American, 1 Aug. 2021
  • The collagen found in our bodies is made up of several amino acids, including glycine, proline, hydroxyproline, and arginine.
    — Elise Deming, Rdn, Ldn, Philly.com, 26 Feb. 2018
  • This rich yet lightweight cream is chock full of ceramides, hyaluronic acid, arginine and glycolipids to provide hydration that lasts, even for the thirstiest complexions.
    — Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
  • Potassium in raisins, magnesium, and L-arginine in nuts help improve circulation and blood pressure.
    — Jennifer Berger, Verywell Health, 4 May 2026
  • Certain proteins and amino acids, such as glutamine, arginine, and phenylalanine, can boost GLP-1 release.
    — Sarah Jividen, Health, 17 July 2024
  • The formula also features inulin (a prebiotic humectant), arginine (an amino acid), oat extract, and soothing aloe vera to round things out and keep moisture locked in.
    — Annie Blackman, Allure, 20 Mar. 2025
  • The face cream comes with a rich texture containing 4 percent niacinamide and rice oil, while the lightweight eye cream features daisy and hawkweed extracts, in addition to arginine and squalene.
    — Sandra Salibian, WWD, 4 Feb. 2025

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