What is agmatine?

    Last Updated: October 25, 2023

    Agmatine is derived from L-arginine and is considered a neurotransmitter and neuromodulator. Animal studies suggest it can be potentially used to treat neuropathic pain and drug addiction.[1][2] Agmatine can be found in certain fermented foods, including wine.

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    1. ^Fairbanks CA, Schreiber KL, Brewer KL, Yu CG, Stone LS, Kitto KF, Nguyen HO, Grocholski BM, Shoeman DW, Kehl LJ, Regunathan S, Reis DJ, Yezierski RP, Wilcox GLAgmatine reverses pain induced by inflammation, neuropathy, and spinal cord injury.Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A.(2000-Sep-12)
    2. ^Uzbay IT, Yeşilyurt O, Celik T, Ergün H, Işimer AEffects of agmatine on ethanol withdrawal syndrome in rats.Behav Brain Res.(2000-Jan)