AAKG & Arginine covers L-arginine in its two common gym forms: plain L-arginine and AAKG (arginine alpha-ketoglutarate). Pick Trec Nutrition AAKG Powder in citrus flavours, Trec AAKG Mega Hardcore capsules, Trec L-Arginine Xtreme capsules or Snap Supplements L-Arginine 60 capsules.
L-arginine is an amino acid found naturally in protein foods such as meat, fish and nuts. AAKG is arginine bound to alpha-ketoglutarate, so a label will list the AAKG weight and the arginine it provides. Compare products on the arginine figure, not the compound weight. A serving of Trec AAKG Mega Hardcore, for example, contains 3360 mg of AAKG providing 2180 mg of L-arginine. It also contains 2240 mg of citrulline malate (1260 mg of L-citrulline), so it is really an arginine and citrulline combination.
Arginine has no authorised health claim in the UK, so we list what each product contains and leave the dosing to the label. Trec directs its AAKG products before training. If you already use a pump pre-workout, check whether it contains arginine or citrulline before adding more. See also Citrulline and Nitric Oxide Boosters, or go back to Pump & Nitric Oxide.
L-arginine is the amino acid on its own, while AAKG is arginine bound to alpha-ketoglutarate. Check how much arginine each serving actually provides when you compare them.
Arginine servings are usually several capsules, and the number differs by product, so follow the label of the tub you buy. Do not exceed the stated daily amount.
Trec directs its AAKG products before training, while Snap L-Arginine is taken as directed with food. Follow the timing on your product's label.
AAKG Mega Hardcore already contains citrulline malate. If you add a separate citrulline or a pump pre-workout, add up the totals and stay within each label's guidance.
Speak to your GP or pharmacist first if you take prescription medicines, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a diagnosed condition. These are adult products.
