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L-Arginine 1000 mg

2 Tablets · 60 servings · $0.50/serving

17 / 100Very Poor

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Score Breakdown

Formulation
19
Safety
87
Final score
17/100

Ingredients (1)

L-Arginine

50%

Dose

1000 mg

Target

2000–6000 mg

Form

Other Ingredients (5)

MaltodextrinBinder

Spikes blood sugar faster than table sugar (glycemic index 85–105). Research links it to gut bacteria changes that may promote intestinal inflammation (Nickerson et al. 2015). Used as a cheap filler — adds nothing beneficial.

Magnesium StearateLubricant

A salt of stearic acid used as a lubricant in tablet and capsule production

Microcrystalline CelluloseBinder

Plant-derived cellulose used as a binder and filler in supplements

PectinGelling Agent

Plant polysaccharide from citrus peels or apple pomace used to gel pectin-based gummies

Stearic AcidLubricant

Saturated fatty acid used as tablet lubricant

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Sources & Scoring

Nutrient data (RDA, UL, and safety thresholds) sourced from: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and National Academies Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI).

This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before making changes to your supplement routine.

The score analyzes what's on the label: ingredient doses vs. clinical ranges, chemical forms, evidence levels, and known interactions. It does not verify label accuracy or test for contaminants — for that, look for third-party certifications like USP or NSF.