L-Arginine is used with omega-3 fish oil and other supplements to reduce the risk of infection, improve wound healing, and reduce recovery time after cancer, disease or surgery.
It is sometimes added to topical ointments used to treat wounds. It can help keep blood flowing more freely, fights pain and swelling, forms L-proline important for collagen synthesis in the skin, and increases antioxidant activity.
It’s also used to improve protein function, help heal burns, and may even help fight tooth decay and tooth decay.