How to Use arginine in a Sentence

arginine

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  • 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
  • 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
  • For instance, pea and soy are high in arginine, which is important for wound healing.
    — Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 4 Apr. 2023
  • 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
  • The substitution of arginine (R) for isoleucine (I) is a change from positive charge to neutral charge.
    — William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2021
  • 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
  • Some mutate the arginine (R) to glycine (G), while others leave it unmutated.
    — William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2023
  • 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
  • Fatty fish also contains L-arginine, an amino acid used to treat problems with erections.
    — Well + Good, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 July 2015
  • So, many people take L-arginine for things like erectile dysfunction and to treat heart conditions.
    — Erica Sweeney, Men's Health, 25 Jan. 2023
  • 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
  • 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 drink contains arginine, an amino acid; certain nucleotides; and fish oil, which helps fight inflammation.
    — Shari Rudavsky, USA TODAY, 2 May 2017
  • Even better: Add almonds, which contain a high level of blood-flow-enhancing arginine.
    — Amanda Mitchell, Marie Claire, 2 May 2012
  • Some studies have found that taking arginine supplements may help improve ED.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 14 Jan. 2023
  • L-arginine is a natural precursor to nitric oxide, the potent vasodilator that puts the erect in erection.
    — Patrick Di Justo, WIRED, 27 Dec. 2011
  • 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
  • The formula is enhanced with arginine, an amino acid that soothes sensitive and irritated skin.
    — Lacey Muinos, Health, 4 Aug. 2023
  • 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
  • In both samples, individuals with the derived G allele, which codes for the amino acid arginine, show lower melanin levels than those with the ancestral A allele, which codes for the amino acid histidine.
    — Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 5 Mar. 2010
  • Impact AR contains arginine, an amino acid; certain nucleotides; and fish oil, which helps fight inflammation.
    — Shari Rudavsky, Indianapolis Star, 2 May 2017
  • 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
  • The cream features hyaluronic acid, arginine, and vitamin E to help soften the texture of uneven skin, while the serum, packed with essential fatty acids, has a soothing effect on the physical discomfort stretch marks can sometimes cause.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 4 Apr. 2019
  • The sequencing data revealed a variant that substituted an amino acid called histidine for arginine.
    — Jason Ulrich, Scientific American, 1 Aug. 2021
  • The proteins lysine and arginine work in combination with succinic acid and naturally derived guar to fortify curls and repair damage.
    — Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 12 May 2023
  • Soy and coconut aminos include building blocks like tryptophan and arginine that are essential to the formation of muscles and that supposedly remove toxins from our bodies.
    — Kyle Beechey, Bon Appetit, 27 June 2018
  • This buzzy formula, which is packed with a conditioning complex of arginine and pro-vitamin B5, promises to push your natural lashes to their fullest potential (i.e. thicker, longer, fuller) in as little as four weeks.
    — Jennifer Chan, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2022
  • This is largely due to the impressive ingredients, which include arginine and pro-vitamin B5, two ingredients that promote ultra-healthy lashes that are plush, shiny, and more full-looking.
    — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 8 June 2023
  • Green tea, coconut oil, arginine, and hyaluronic acid help to protect your skin from environmental pollutants and restore your skin barrier, giving you glowing skin.
    — Dallas News, 4 Oct. 2022
  • Creatine supplements are dietary aids containing creatine, an organic acid which the body produces from glycine and arginine.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 10 Nov. 2022

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