A-AKG (Arginine Alpha-Ketoglutarate)

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Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate, used to raise nitric oxide for pumps

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What it is

A-AKG is the short name for Arginine Alpha-Ketoglutarate. This is a supplement created by combining two different molecules: Arginine, which is an amino acid (a building block of protein), and Alpha-Ketoglutarate, which is an organic acid that helps the body produce energy.

Why it's used

It is primarily used to increase the levels of nitric oxide in the body. Nitric oxide is a gas that relaxes the inner muscles of your blood vessels, causing them to widen. This process improves blood flow, which athletes often refer to as the pump because it makes muscles feel fuller and tighter during a workout.

How it's made

To produce this supplement, manufacturers combine the amino acid Arginine with Alpha-Ketoglutarate. They react these two components together to create a stable salt. Once this chemical bond is formed, the resulting substance is processed into a fine powder, which is then either sold as is or packed into capsules.

What it typically costs

This ingredient sits in a mid-range price bracket. This is because the raw materials are not as cheap as basic amino acids, but the manufacturing process is straightforward and there is plenty of competition among supplement brands to keep costs from becoming too high.

Dosage by purpose

PurposeTypical studied doseEvidence
exercise performance and peak power output0.075 grams per kilogram of bodyweight per daylimited
  1. https://examine.com/supplements/alpha-ketoglutarate (Examine)
  2. https://examine.com/supplements/arginine (Examine)
  3. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19033611 (PubMed)

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FAQ

What is A-AKG (Arginine Alpha-Ketoglutarate)?

Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate, used to raise nitric oxide for pumps

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