L-arginine supplement for exercise performance
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This study tests whether taking L-arginine (a natural amino acid supplement) can improve your performance during short, intense exercise like sprinting or weightlifting. If you are a healthy, active adult, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 39 years old.
- You exercise at least 1 hour a day, 3 days a week, for the past month or more.
- You do not smoke.
- You have no heart, metabolic, nerve, or mental health conditions.
- You are not taking any medications.
- You are not allergic to L-arginine or dextrose (a type of sugar).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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