Arginine ''alpha''-ketoglutarate (AAKG) is a

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of the amino acid arginine and ''alpha''-ketoglutaric acid. It is marketed as a

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supplement. Peer-reviewed studies have found no increase in muscle protein synthesis or improvement in muscle strength from use of AAKG as a dietary supplement.

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