The Arginine Solution

"This book is exciting for both experts in the field of nutrition supplementation, medical doctors as well as for those who wish to get in depth information about the latest scientific results on this "versatile" amino acid. The book is well organized and easy to read. It should be most helpful for those who care to stay healthy with nature's building blocks. I recommend the boook to be read by those who take nutritional supplements rather than use precribed medications. This book gives the best survey on this most interesting amino acid."
~ Written on 1999-07-05

"I trust that the scientific information in this book is valid, because it is well supported and documented in the book. Furthermore the results of the studies refered to are quite compelling.

On the other hand, I find the use of so-called "composite" case histories to be worse than lamentable. In the first place, they read like fiction -- and all the named cases speak in the same "voice," presumably that of James Thorton, the hired co-author.

To use fake stories in a book that proposes to be a new breakthrough in medicine and health is unforgivable! The publishers and authors have sabotauged (sp?) what is otherwise probably an extremely important book.

Another more minor complaint is the constant use of analogies. I'm not a scientist and therefore depend on layperson explanations, but page after page of analogies can drive the reader nuts, especially when the analogies are sometimes not quite "there."

I would have rated the book a 4- or 5-star effort due to the book's importance, despite the analogy problem. However, the "composite" technique deserves to be thoroughly rewarded for the lie that it is."
~ Written on 1999-06-16

"Several people recommended this book to me. I was skeptical, because I normally don't read health books, but once I started reading, I was really intrigued. I thought I knew a lot about taking care of my body, but I had never heard of the amino acid arginine. The authors explained its purpose in the body using really easy terms and examples. Now, I can't imagine NOT taking an arginine supplement. The authors included a list of recommended companies to get arginine from, but I didn't feel like they were "selling" any one of them. I called a few, and the one I chose, Real Health, sent me their product VasoRect. I've been taking it for a little over a week and feel great-more energy. I wasn't particularly concerned about the erectile aspects of arginine because I didn't think I had a problem, but since taking VasoRect, I have realized that my performance HAD deteriorated--it's good to be back! I also like the fact that the authors were straight about the benefits AND the potential risks. They were careful to times when arginine shouldn't be taken, though those times seemed to be few. I highly recommend this book for anyone who is concerned about any aspect of their health--women and men. The authors should be commended for their great service to medicine."
~ Written on 1999-03-27