Benefits of L-Arginine
Dr. J. Joseph Prendergast is a member of Synergy’s Medical Advisory Board and a true renaissance man with significant work in many fields. He is an accomplished scientist, researcher, and humanist and has been a practicing physician for over 35 years. During that time Dr. Joe has empowered countless patients in the art of self-care. Dr. Joe believes in the power of the individual and has spent his career helping people manage their own health.
As a young man, Dr. Joe overcame his own severe learning disability and developed tremendous compassion for those who struggle in life. He emphasizes a whole-body approach to health and understands every facet of wellness, including healthy eating, the importance of exercise, the value of nutritional supplements, and the often overlooked emotional aspect of health.
In particular, Dr. Joe is an expert in integrative l-arginine and passionately believes in its ability to enhance health. L-arginine is an essential amino acid that has been studied for more than 50 years. In 1998, three American scientists won the Noble Prize for the discovery of the role that l-arginine plays in the production of nitric oxide in the body. Nitric oxide dilates the blood vessels, helping them relax and restore elasticity. L-arginine is also important in cell division, immunity, and the secretion of hormones.
Since 1991, Dr. Joe has been personally using l-arginine and recommending it in his medical practice. “L-arginine benefits the body in a myriad of ways,” says Dr. Joe. “We have now learned more about how l-arginine uses the two natural pathways into the brain to promote anti-aging properties, sports performance, and boost the immune system. Because l-arginine promotes healthy blood flow, it can also benefit human sexuality. We can’t ignore the power of l-arginine any longer!”
Although you can get l-arginine from many types of foods, including meat, shellfish, and legumes, the average daily intake of l-arginine usually only meets the body’s basic requirements for tissue repair and cell maintenance. “L-arginine supplements provide much more of the amino acid available to your body for its many other purposes,” Dr. Joe says.
Dr. Joe is board-certified in internal medicine as well as endocrinology and metabolism. A graduate of Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, he completed a fellowship in endocrinology and metabolism at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit and his research fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco.
Dr. Joe is passionate about research and service to those unable to access quality care in all walks of life. He is the author of over 40 medical articles in well-known publications such as the Journal of the American Medical Association, The New England Journal of Medicine, and Diabetes Care. Dr. Joe recently received a certificate of recognition from the American Medical Association for demonstrating outstanding commitment to eliminating health care disparities in the area of access.
Dr. Joe has recently published his first book The Uncommon Doctor: Dr. Joe’s Rx for Managing your Health, that reveals the secrets of preventive medicine and helps readers design a strategic wellness program. He enjoys video blogs, weekly video-conferencing, and will soon host his own live Internet health show to air in August of 2007.
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