Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate, or AAKG, is a precursor for nitric oxide production and potentially improves blood flow and nutrient delivery (such as creatine or amino acids) to muscles. AAKG gives bodybuilders a stronger "pump" when working out, and is often an ingredient in pre workout supplements. This category contains products which are simply the raw AAKG pills or powder.
Benefits
AAKG works in that it gives its users a serious "pump" in the weightroom. This pump may lead to more fulfilling workouts and temporary muscular growth in the gym. Studies show that AAKG gives a better bench press and provides users with more peak power. However, that study also showed that AAKG did not make its users bigger or change body composition. Note that there are additional nitric oxide studies on this page which show that different results are obtained when using AAKG alongside creatine and amino acids.
Side Effects
AAKG showed no side effects according to this study on Safety and effects on exercise performance of L-arginine alpha-ketoglutarate in trained adult men. If you are looking at arginine alone (not arginine AKG), you will find this study interesting: In normal doses of 3-6g, arginine shows very little side effects, but as the doses get over 9g, diabetic patients can get gastrointestinal symptoms. This study doesn't relate to AAKG powder, though.
Is AAKG safe?
Yes, AAKG is safe according to the study above.
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- Feb 27, 2025NOW AAKG 180 Vcaps dropped by 28.4% to $14.99 at Muscle and Strength
- Feb 21, 2025NutraKey Arginine 500 Grams dropped by 14.7% to $32.42 at Tiger Fitness
- Feb 04, 2025SAN AAKG 120 Capsules dropped by 19.8% to $12.99 at Muscle and Strength
- Dec 31, 2024Olympian Labs A-AKG Powder 240 Grams dropped by 15% to $25.49 at AllStarHealth
- May 17, 2023NutraBio AAKG 500 Grams dropped by 10% to $36.99 at NutraBio
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