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Effect of L-Arginine Supplementation on Blood Pressure in Adults: A Systematic Review and Dose-Response Meta-analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials
Advances in Nutrition
2022
13(4):1226–1242
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- PMID 34967840
- PubMed Central
- PMC9340976
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Study snapshot
| Design | Systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis |
|---|---|
| Model | Adults receiving oral L-arginine in randomized clinical trials (22 trials; 30 effect sizes) |
| Sample | 22 randomized trials; 30 effect sizes |
| Intervention | Adults receiving oral L-arginine versus placebo for at least four days |
| Duration | At least four days per trial; varied among included trials |
| Endpoints | Systolic and diastolic blood pressure |
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