L-Arginine
supplement · base score 0.8 · also listed as arginine, l arginine, l-arginine
What is it?
We haven't written a full explanation for this one yet. It's in the supplement category and currently graded good.
At a glance
- Category
- supplement
- Grade
- good
- Base score
- 0.8 (from −1 to 1; higher is better)
- Found in
- 2 products
- Also listed as
- arginine, l arginine, l-arginine
Common questions about l-arginine
Is L-Arginine good for dogs?
Yes, we grade it as a good ingredient: recognisable and nutritionally useful, so it lifts a product’s score. Bear in mind that no single ingredient decides quality; the whole recipe and its balance matter more.
How many UK dog foods contain l-arginine?
2 UK products list l-arginine as an ingredient in our database. The full list is shown below, sorted by rating.
What else is l-arginine called on labels?
Manufacturers list it under several names: arginine, l arginine, l-arginine. We match all of these to the same glossary entry when we read a label.
How does Open Dog Food grade l-arginine?
We grade it good, our highest grade, reserved for recognisable ingredients that add real nutritional value. Every ingredient is converted to its dry-matter share and scored from our glossary before a recipe gets its 1-100 rating; the full method is on our methodology page.
Do dogs need L-arginine?
Arginine is considered essential for dogs and is supplied by meat proteins or added as L-arginine in formulated foods. Commercial dog foods contain enough to meet standard nutritional needs. Speak to your vet if you are considering additional supplementation.
