Arginine causes your cells to make nitric oxide, a chemical that relaxes muscle spasms, so it can be used to treat diseases caused by muscle spasms such as a painful bladder condition called interstitial cystitis (8,9), because it stops the bladder from going into painful contractions. (progressivehealth.com)
Studies have shown that as part of an overall integrative treatment plan, it produces positive outcomes for treating a variety of conditions and illnesses such as chronic fatigue syndrome, Lyme disease, fibromyalgia, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic hepatitis, herpes, chemical sensitivities, macular degeneration, chronic bladder conditions, colitis, and Crohn's disease. (holtorfmed.com)
Use with caution in dogs and cats with bladder conditions, enlarged prostate, severe cardiac failure, pylorus obstruction, or glaucoma. (vetdepot.com)