Agmatine vs L-Arginine for libido
Short answer: For libido, more users report improvement with Agmatine — 93% of 15 reports, versus 88% of 41 for L-Arginine.
Agmatine has 2 meta-analyses and 6 randomized trials on PubMed; L-Arginine has 106 and 765.
Based on 790 reports about Agmatine and 211 about L-Arginine. Not medical advice.
| Agmatine Supplement | L-Arginine Supplement | |
|---|---|---|
| Users say it helped | 70%helped316 reports · high confidence | 49%helped78 reports · medium confidence |
| Verdict | Mostly positive | Mixed |
| Research | BResearch: Moderate | AResearch: Strong |
| Meta-analyses / RCTs | 2 / 6 | 106 / 765 |
| Mainly used for | ||
| Mood % reporting improvement | 89% (150) | 50% (2) |
| Anxiety % reporting improvement | 89% (121) | 100% (5) |
| Libido % reporting improvement | 93% (15) | 88% (41) |
| Sleep % reporting improvement | 84% (44) | 100% (3) |
| Performance % reporting improvement | 97% (35) | 83% (12) |
| Common side effects | drowsiness, vivid dreams, stomach issues, dizziness | diarrhea, stomach issues, chest pain, tongue biting |
| Typical dose reported | 1.5 g / before workout | 2 g / before bed |
Levels of food-derived monoamine oxidase inhibitors and anti-bacterial compounds, the potential modulators of ADAS-bacteria growth and biogenic amine production, were altered in C&A versus NNI. ADAS is attributable to potentially modifiable risk factors of AD associated diseases.
J Alzheimers Dis, 2019 ↗“I stopped thinking about frequently killing myself, stopped going down negative thought pattern spirals, and I can actually enjoy video games for once.”
Supplementation of some but not all micronutrients may benefit cardiometabolic health. This study highlights the importance of micronutrient diversity and the balance of benefits and risks to promote and maintain cardiovascular health in diverse populations. (Antioxidant Supplementation in the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Diseases; CRD42022315165).
J Am Coll Cardiol, 2022 ↗“Something I found that makes my meds work way better is Citrulline 2g + Arginine 2g twice daily.”
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