L-arginine vs. L-arginine HCL

[Times Roman]

There was a time when I knew the answer to this. Now slightly embarrassed to admit I forget the answer to my own question.

Some background.

For about a year or so, I took L-arginine for a number of different reasons. However, at the dose I was taking (7 grams before bed, etc.) it always sat heavy in my stomach, and made me slightly nauseous. So eventually, I stopped taking it.

My son was yammering about a different version that may not have the same sides as described above. it was either the HCL or the AKG version. Damned if I can't remember, but he claims one or the other doesn't have that foul fishy after taste, nor the nauseous I mentioned. And since the AKG version is not as well understood, including safety, I'm hoping it is the HCL version.

I'm considering taking pre workout. Maybe run a trial of it for six months or so and see what happens. Plus it is supposed to aid in healing, and with some up coming minor procedures on the horizon, I thought I'd give it a try for that too.

So, I'm humbly asking the members for an opinion based on their knowledge and experience.

---Roman

[austinite]

Does you kindle not have google, old man? kidding of course.

HCL (hydrogen chloride) is added to the free form to improve solubility and bioavailability.

Use HCL.

[jimmyinkedup]

Does you kindle not have google, old man? kidding of course.

HCL (hydrogen chloride) is added to the free form to improve solubility and bioavailability.

Use HCL.

Hey Austin your girl there is training with CT Fletcher of all people...

[Times Roman]

Does you kindle not have google, old man? kidding of course.

HCL (hydrogen chloride) is added to the free form to improve solubility and bioavailability.

Use HCL.

and no foul fishy after taste? nor nauseaus?

and do you take the same dose, gram for gram, as the straight L-arginine version?

[austinite]

Same dose. Stomach irritation is dose based and can vary per individual. I can only stomach 9 grams at a time. No more than 30 grams a day.

[jimmyinkedup]

Same dose. Stomach irritation is dose based and can vary per individual. I can only stomach 9 grams at a time. No more than 30 grams a day.

Oh sure ignore me...i see how you roll..... lol ;-)

[austinite]

Oh sure ignore me...i see how you roll..... lol ;-)

hahaha. I'm on my phone more often lately. It auto scrolls to the Last post sorry.

Yes. She is hanging with fletcher lately. Not sure how much I like that lol.

[davesah1]

I find the HCL is also cute way for supp company's to charge a decent amount of extra $$ tho.

[Times Roman]

hmmm.....

...not getting the warm and fuzzies due to a lack of "ringing endorsements"

I just know that the L-arginine version tastes like old fish and has a musty aroma, which I want to avoid