Arginine Malate is a novel compound created by scientists, consisting of the non-essential amino acid arginine molecularly bound to malic acid. Arginine Malate is also known as Nitrous Malate, because of its ability to enhance nitrous oxide production in the body. Nitric oxide is a compound that affects the blood vessels, blood flow, cell signaling for protein synthesis, and the circulation of nutrients throughout the body. For the past two decades, the health benefits of Arginine Malate supplementation have been well known.
First, Arginine Malate, because it enhances nitric oxide production, is a very effective aid to athletic performance. Nitric oxide causes the blood vessels to expand, improving the flow of blood to all the tissues and organs of the body; improved blood flow also increases the circulation of oxygen and nutrients.
In fact, when supplementing with Arginine Malate for improved nitric oxide production, other supplements become more effective as well. Arginine Malate supplementation is a very effective way of boosting nutrition overall. This supplement also stimulates the production of protein in the body, through a process known as cell signaling. The result of the increased circulation and nutrition is an improvement in strength, muscle fiber, and recovery after exercise.
Arginine Malate supplementation reduces the incidence of cardiovascular disease as well, by expanding the blood vessels and improving the strength of the heart, along with other muscles of the body.
The best natural source of malic acid is apples, although it is also found in other fruit. Arginine is found in protein-rich foods, such as peanuts, walnuts, and Brazil nuts, as well as dairy products, soy, and most meats.
References (1) Dunaev, V., et al., "Effect of Malic Acid Salts on Physical Working Capacity and its Restoration After Exhausting Muscular Work," Farmakol Toksikol 51.3 (1988) : 21-5.
