L-arginine infusion lowers blood pressure in children

J Pediatr. 2001 Nov;139(5):747-9. doi: 10.1067/mpd.2001.118888.

Abstract

Eleven children were studied during L-arginine infusion. Blood pressure decreased, and mean plasma L-arginine and L-citrulline increased compared with baseline levels. The change in blood pressure was inversely related to the change in plasma L-citrulline. These results suggest that L-arginine decreased blood pressure via increased nitric oxide production.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Arginine / pharmacology*
  • Blood Pressure / drug effects*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Humans
  • Infusions, Intravenous
  • Nitric Oxide / blood

Substances

  • Nitric Oxide
  • Arginine