Spring Valley L-Arginine 1000 mg Health Rating & Analysis

Ingredients & minerals

Xylitol

Gastrointestinal discomfort at high doses, toxic to dogs if ingested

Silicon dioxide

Minor irritation with inhalation at high concentrations

Hydroxypropyl cellulose

Improves texture and stability, non-toxic, used as controlled-release agent in pharmaceuticals

Stearic Acid

Emulsifying agent, texture stabilizer, surfactant, energy source in diet

L-arginine

Supports nitric oxide production, may aid vascular function and wound healing

Microcrystalline Cellulose

Provides texture, bulking, and stability in solid dosage forms, non-caloric filler

Croscarmellose Sodium

Enhances tablet disintegration and drug release, improves oral dosage form performance

Hypromellose

Provides controlled-release coating, improves stability and shelf life of formulations

Calcium Carbonate

Source of dietary calcium, antacid properties, used for food fortification

Glycerin

Humectant moisture retention, solvent properties, low toxicity, safe for ingestion

Medium-Chain Triglycerides

Rapidly absorbed energy source, potential support for energy metabolism