BaronZemo wrote:Have ordered sustained release arginine, see if that works
If I understand the biochemistry correctly, your body will "process" or convert the sustained-release arginine to other substances without producing much, if any, nitric oxide. The nitric oxide production is where your results will come from. By taking sustained release arginine you may be defeating the purpose. (Of course it's worth a try since arginine has such a high safety margin.)
If you don't see results from that then I would suggest the regular arginine at one five gram dose daily. If your blood pressure is still too high for your liking, then up that dose to two doses of five grams each per day.
By taking more than about two grams per dose you are giving yourself a better chance of producing the nitric oxide. Of course eating foods that produce more arginine than average will also help in this whole process.
One of my relatives saw a dramatic decrease in blood pressure within two weeks of starting just arginine supplementation; I think it was six grams daily for her.
BaronZemo, I wish you success.