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Can L-Arginine Increase The AFI And Any Side Effects During Pregnancy?
Now I am in my 37th week of pregnancy , I am advised to take two sachets of L-Arginine daily from my 8th month of pregnancy as the amniotic fluid index in just 6 , will it be helpful to increase the AFI on regular consumption of the powder ? will there be any side affects for it?
Fri, 8 May 2020
Hello,
L-arginine is an amino acid preparation and will help to improve general health of fetus. It will also helps with oligamnios(low AFI) as well. You can safely take L-arginine without any concerns.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
L-arginine is an amino acid preparation and will help to improve general health of fetus. It will also helps with oligamnios(low AFI) as well. You can safely take L-arginine without any concerns.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
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