Changes in many genes, each with a small effect, may underlie susceptibility to many common diseases, including cancer, obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and mental illness. In people with a genetic predisposition, the risk of disease can depend on multiple factors in addition to an identified genetic change.
Print. Arginine is an amino acid (a building block of protein), produced in the body and found in many foodsâespecially those rich in protein, such as dairy products, meats, fish, nuts and soybeans.Most of the time, we produce or consume all the arginine we need. Some preliminary studies have found that arginine supplements can improve the function of blood vessels, enhance coronary blood flow, lower blood pressure and even reduce angina and other symptoms in people with heart and/or vascular disease.
Arginine is a mild stimulant for most people, but it tends to be more helpful for people aged over 40. This amino acid is produced by the bodies of young people, but it is produced less with age. In men, arginine can be a very helpful supplement for both increasing energy and for remedying erectile dysfunction.