How to Use arginine in a Sentence

arginine

noun
  • 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
  • The name refers to amino acids involved in two new mutations on the virus’s spike protein: phenylalanine (F), leucine (L), arginine (R) and threonine (T).
    Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 5 June 2024
  • 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

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