Arginine Deficiency
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Arginine deficiency is quite rare as most people get enough of this essential amino acid in their diet.
The only groups of people that are at risk of deficiency of arginine are:
- People on certain low protein fad diets
- People who are malnutritioned or starving
The people who are eating low protein diets and those who are experiencing malnutrition or starvation will not only be deficient in arginine, but also in the other amino acids as well.
Arginine deficiency is quite rare as most people get enough of this essential amino acid in their diet
Arginine Deficiency Symptoms
Symptoms of arginine deficiency include:
- Impaired insulin activity
- Glucose intolerance
- Impaired fat metabolism in the liver resulting in fatty liver
- Muscle weakness
People with any of these symptoms should seek advice from their medical practitioner to determine if arginine supplementation is required.