L-Citrulline: a non-essential amino acid with important roles in human health

E Aguayo, A Martínez-Sánchez, B Fernández-Lobato… - Applied Sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
L-Arginine (Arg) has been widely used due to its functional properties as a substrate for nitric
oxide (NO) generation. However, L-citrulline (CIT), whose main natural source is …

The potential role of arginine supplements on erectile dysfunction: a systemic review and meta-analysis

HC Rhim, MS Kim, YJ Park, WS Choi… - The journal of sexual …, 2019 - academic.oup.com
Introduction The efficacy and safety of arginine supplements in erectile dysfunction (ED)
remain debatable. Aim To assess the potential role of arginine supplements on ED as …

Long-term high-dose l-arginine supplementation in patients with vasculogenic erectile dysfunction: a multicentre, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled …

D Menafra, C de Angelis, F Garifalos… - Journal of …, 2022 - Springer
Purpose The current randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial addressed
the effects on penile erectile function of relatively high daily oral doses (6 g/day) of l-ARG for …

Efficacy and tolerability of sildenafil/l‐arginine combination relative to sildenafil alone in patients with organic erectile dysfunction

LM El‐Wakeel, FA Fouad, MD Saleem… - …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Background Erectile dysfunction is defined as inability to achieve or maintain penile erection
sufficient for sexual satisfaction. It is a serious problem that increases by age. The …

Pentoxifylline increases the level of nitric oxide produced by human spermatozoa

SA Banihani, RF Abu‐Alhayjaa, ZO Amarin… - Andrologia, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Pentoxifylline (PF) is a xanthine derivative drug primarily used to treat peripheral vascular
disorders. It is currently used in assisted reproductive technologies to enhance human …

The daily therapy with L-arginine 2,500 mg and tadalafil 5 mg in combination and in monotherapy for the treatment of erectile dysfunction: a prospective, randomized …

L Gallo, S Pecoraro, P Sarnacchiaro, M Silvani… - Sexual …, 2020 - academic.oup.com
Introduction: A synergistic effect of the combination therapy tadalafil plus L-Arginine is
conceivable in patients affected by erectile dysfunction (ED). Aim: To evaluate the …

Nutraceutical interventions for erectile dysfunction: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

A Barbonetti, D Tienforti, F Antolini… - The Journal of …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Background Although nutraceutical-based treatments are often offered for erectile
dysfunction (ED), their efficacy remains doubtful, and the choice of one substance over the …

Alternative treatment for erectile dysfunction: a growing arsenal in men's health

W Muncey, N Sellke, T Kim, K Mishra… - Current Urology …, 2021 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review To highlight and review encouraging preliminary studies behind
several alternative products and interventions for erectile dysfunction (ED). Recent Findings …

Comparison of efficacy and safety of daily oral L‐arginine and PDE5Is alone or combination in treating erectile dysfunction: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of …

Z Xu, C Liu, S Liu, Z Zhou - Andrologia, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
The meta‐analysis was performed to assess the efficacy and safety of daily oral L‐arginine
and phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5Is) alone or combination in treating patients …

Safety assessment of L-Arg oral intake in healthy subjects: a systematic review of randomized control trials

Y Kuramochi, M Murata, A Sumino, H Sone… - Amino Acids, 2023 - Springer
L-Arg is a nonessential amino acid but has many physiological roles. Accordingly, L-Arg has
been used in various fields, but there is only limited information available about its safety …