Carlson L-Arginine Amino Acid Powder
Brand: Carlson · Form: POWDER [E0162]
Our assessment
The evidence shows that L-Arginine is a popular amino acid supplement, often used to support blood flow and exercise performance. For the specific Carlson product you asked about, we must be clear: the ingredient data for L-Arginine itself is not available in our provided data. What we do have is data on Calcium, which is a separate mineral, not L-Arginine. You should not confuse the two. For Carlson L-Arginine Amino Acid Powder, specific health claims and mechanism data are not available from the sources we are permitted to use.
How it works
While data on L-Arginine is missing, the provided data on Calcium describes it as a mineral that supports bone mineralization and neuromuscular relaxation, meaning it helps with bone density and muscle function [NIH ODS]. This information is for Calcium only and should not be applied to L-Arginine. For how L-Arginine specifically works in the body, data is not available from this dataset.
Safety profile
The FDA has received a total of 592,059 adverse event reports across all supplements in the database [FDA data]. However, no specific side effect reports or report counts are provided for L-Arginine or the Carlson brand product in the data. For Calcium, the data warns that high levels can cause poor muscle tone, nausea, constipation, and abnormal heart rhythms [NIH ODS]. For the specific Carlson L-Arginine product, side effect information is not available.
Our recommendation
Because the provided data does not include specific findings for L-Arginine, we cannot make a confident recommendation for the Carlson L-Arginine Amino Acid Powder based on this dataset. If you are considering this supplement, we strongly advise you to consult with your healthcare provider, especially since the general FDA database contains hundreds of thousands of reports [FDA data]. Always rely on professional medical advice for supplement decisions.
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | Carlson |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 35.0 oz. 2.2 lb 1000.0 Gram(s) |
| Market Status | Off Market |
How to Read This Label
Supplement labels contain several key sections regulated by the FDA:
- Serving Size — The recommended amount per dose. Always check this — some products require multiple capsules per serving.
- Amount Per Serving — Shows the quantity of each nutrient in the product, typically in IU (International Units), mg (milligrams), or mcg (micrograms).
- % Daily Value (%DV) — Indicates how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 5% DV or less is low; 20% DV or more is high.
- Other Ingredients — Lists inactive ingredients like fillers, binders, and capsule materials (e.g., gelatin, cellulose, magnesium stearate).
- Suggested Use — The manufacturer's recommended directions for taking the supplement, including timing and dosage.
Source: FDA Dietary Supplement Labeling Guide