Solgar L-Ornithine 500 mg vegetable capsules contains the amino acid ornithine. Amino acids are the fundamental components of proteins and are necessary in many internal functions of the body. It is divided into essential and non essentials". Essential amino acids are those that the body cannot produce but must obtain from the diet to maintain good health. The body can also use amino acids to create hormones, enzymes, neurotransmitters, antibodies, and nutrient transporters. An insufficient supply of essential amino acids increases the body's need for non-essential amino acids that must be obtained through the diet. Foods that increase amino acid intake are meat, beans, cheese and eggs. Ornithine is made by the body when arginine is metabolized during the production of urea. Ornithine participates in the concentration of ammonia in the blood. Solgar L-Ornithine 500 mg is taken once a day, in an easily absorbed vegetable capsule. All Solgar products meet the strictest criteria of excellence in the sector. Made from natural ingredients and innovating since 1947, Solgar is the recommended food supplement - 98% of Solgar users recommend the brand * * Global Praxis online buyers survey of 2017, in which 3,882 consumers of vitamins, minerals and food supplements participated. Food supplements are not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. • One of the highest quality Solgar amino acid range products • Form of easy absorption • Suitable for vegans, vegetarians and kosher • Does not contain sugars, salt or starch