arginine
noun
ar·gi·nine
ˈär-jə-ˌnēn 
: a crystalline basic amino acid C6H14N4O2 derived from guanidine
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The formula uses a strengthening complex featuring amino acids, arginine, and citric acid to revive damaged hair and prevent future breakage.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024
Key ingredients like arginine, soy protein, and lavender water work together to condition and strengthen brows, reduce breakage, and encourage steady growth over time.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 Dec. 2024
There’s also a dose of arginine, an important amino acid that’s one of the key building blocks of collagen.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, arginine increases blood flow to the hair follicles, which also stimulates growth.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024
Key ingredients like arginine, soy protein, and lavender water work together to condition and strengthen brows, reduce breakage, and encourage steady growth over time.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 Dec. 2024
There’s also a dose of arginine, an important amino acid that’s one of the key building blocks of collagen.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, arginine increases blood flow to the hair follicles, which also stimulates growth.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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arginine
noun
ar·gi·nine
ˈär-jə-ˌnēn
: an amino acid that is found in various proteins
Medical Definition
arginine
noun
ar·gi·nine
ˈär-jə-ˌnēn
: a crystalline basic amino acid C6H14N4O2 derived from guanidine
—abbreviation Arg
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