Considered a semi-essential amino acid, produced normally in the body, but sometimes your body needs more than what is available. Food sources such as peanuts and almonds are natural sources, but for those looking to enhance athletic performance or increase lean muscle mass, it is difficult to derive the amount required by the body for optimal results from food sources. Arginine has long been touted by research scientists and bodybuilders as one of the best, most effective ingredients on the market today. It has been included in virtually every top pre-workout supplement as the primary ingredient. Recent University level research confirms Arginine's ability to act as a natural precursor to Creatine synthesis in the body. It has also been shown to increase natural levels of Growth Hormones and increase the body's ability to consume and utilize oxygen, primarily due to its ability to increase levels of Nitric Oxide [increase Vasolidation]. The Allmax Arginine Advantage: AllMax Arginine is a fermented ultra-pure white crystalline powder produced in a pharmaceutical grade and government inspected facility. An exclusive 11-stage process derives this powerful amino monopeptide from a pure vegetable base. AllMax uses the HCI form of Arginine to achieve maximum stability and increased solubility and as a result increased absorption. Arginine HCI is a covalent-bonded, highly stable molecule that now represents the ultimate in Arginine supplementation. Most research indicates 6 to 9 grams per day to achieve maximum benefit. By comparison, regular Arginine capsules provide only 500 to 750 mg, less than a single gram of Arginine!Lab Tested Certified, Guaranteed. Pharmaceutical Grade. Precursor to the Production of Creatine. Stimulation of the Release of Growth Hormone. Precursor for the Synthesis of Nitric Oxide (NO).