Scitec Mega Arginine
💊 1300mg of L-arginine HCl per capsule — 1075mg of pure L-arginine
⚡ Arginine: the precursor of nitric oxide (NO) and an important precursor of creatine
🏋️ 1 capsule per day, 30 minutes before training
🌿 Simple formula: L-arginine HCl 88% — no flavourings, no sweeteners
📦 90 capsules — 90-day supply
What is Scitec Nutrition Mega Arginine?
Scitec Nutrition Mega Arginine is a high-dose L-arginine supplement in capsule form. Each capsule provides 1300mg of L-arginine hydrochloride (L-arginine HCl), which corresponds to 1075mg of pure L-arginine. The recommended dose is a single capsule per day, so one 90-capsule pack provides 90 servings.
L-arginine is a conditionally essential amino acid: under normal conditions the body can synthesise it. In case of poor nutrition or intense physical exercise, however, the body’s own production may not be sufficient, and additional intake is needed, either from food or from supplements. Scitec presents arginine as the only precursor of nitric oxide (NO) and an important precursor of creatine, and notes that arginine supplementation is a common practice among athletes and bodybuilders. For Scitec, the easiest way to cover an increased need for arginine is to take highly dosed capsules.
The formula is simple: L-arginine hydrochloride (88% of the capsule content), a gelatin capsule shell with a shellac glazing and iron oxide colour, and an anti-caking agent (magnesium salts of fatty acids). There are no flavourings and no sweeteners.
The recommended use is 1 capsule per day, 30 minutes before training.
1075mg of pure arginine in one capsule. Once a day, 30 minutes before training.
| Brand | Scitec Nutrition |
| Packaging | 90 Caps |
💊 1300mg of L-arginine HCl per capsule — 1075mg of pure L-arginine
Each capsule provides 1300mg of L-arginine hydrochloride, of which 1075mg is pure L-arginine. A single capsule a day is the recommended dose.
⚡ The precursor of nitric oxide (NO) and creatine
Scitec presents arginine as the only precursor of nitric oxide and an important precursor of creatine. Nitric oxide is involved in the widening of blood vessels, which is why arginine is a classic pre-workout ingredient for athletes who train for the pump.
🌿 A minimal formula — 88% L-arginine HCl
The capsule is made of L-arginine hydrochloride (88%), the capsule shell and an anti-caking agent. There are no flavourings, sweeteners or added sugars.
🕐 A simple routine — one capsule, 30 minutes before training
The label recommends a single capsule per day, 30 minutes before the session. It fits easily into a pre-workout routine and needs no preparation.
📦 90 capsules — 90-day supply
At one capsule a day, one pack lasts 90 days, so there is very little re-ordering.
🎯 Goal guide
🏋️ Strength and bodybuilding training: 1 capsule 30 minutes before training, as a pump-oriented pre-workout.
⚡ Pre-workout stacking: 1 capsule added to an existing pre-workout routine, for example alongside citrulline malate.
⚖️ Simple daily routine: 1 capsule per training day, with one pack covering about 3 months.
Serving suggestion
Take 1 capsule per day, 30 minutes before training, with a glass of water. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Keep out of reach of young children. Food supplements should not replace a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
Best times to enjoy it
🏋️ 30 minutes before training (primary recommendation)
This is Scitec’s own recommendation. Taking the capsule half an hour before the session gives it time to be absorbed before you start.
⚡ Alongside other pre-workout products
Arginine works through the same nitric oxide pathway as citrulline-based products. It can be added to a pre-workout stack, keeping the recommended dose of each product.
📅 Once a day
The label recommends a single capsule per day, which makes the 90-capsule pack a long-lasting supply.
Supply duration guide
| Daily dose | Duration (90 capsules) |
|---|---|
| 1 capsule/day | 90 days |
Full ingredient list
L-arginine hydrochloride 88%, capsule shell [gelatine, glazing agent (shellac), colour (iron oxides and hydroxides), acidity regulators (ammonium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide)], anti-caking agent (magnesium salts of fatty acids).
Key ingredients
| Ingredient | Role |
|---|---|
| L-arginine hydrochloride 88% | Main active; 1300mg per capsule |
| Gelatin | Capsule shell |
| Shellac | Glazing agent, insect-derived |
| Iron oxides and hydroxides | Capsule colour |
| Magnesium salts of fatty acids | Anti-caking agent |
Allergens
No allergens are declared in the formula. Produced in a plant that handles milk, egg, gluten, soy, peanuts, nuts, celery, fish, crustaceans, molluscs and sulphur dioxide, so cross-contamination is possible. The capsule shell contains gelatin and shellac, so the product is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans. Always refer to the current product label for the most up-to-date allergen information.
Product characteristics:
- 1300mg L-arginine HCl per capsule (1075mg pure L-arginine)
- 88% L-arginine HCl in the capsule
- 1 capsule per day — 90 servings
Active ingredients per capsule (daily dose)
| Supplement facts | Per capsule | NRV |
|---|---|---|
| L-arginine hydrochloride | 1300mg | — |
| of which L-arginine | 1075mg | — |
Formats disponibles
| Format | Capsules | Servings | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 90 capsules | 90 | 90 days |
Q1 — What is L-arginine and why is it called conditionally essential?
L-arginine is an amino acid that the body can normally synthesise. According to Scitec, it becomes conditionally essential in case of poor nutrition or intense physical exercise, when the body’s own production is no longer enough and more has to come from food or supplements.
Q2 — What does “of which L-arginine 1075mg” mean?
The capsule contains L-arginine in its hydrochloride salt form (L-arginine HCl). The 1300mg of L-arginine HCl contains 1075mg of pure L-arginine, because part of the weight is the hydrochloride.
Q3 — Why only one capsule a day?
The capsule is “ultra-dosed”, so Scitec recommends a single capsule per day, 30 minutes before training. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.
Q4 — How does it compare with the other arginine products in the range?
Mega Arginine provides 1075mg of pure L-arginine in one capsule per day. Scitec Liquid Arginine provides 5000mg of L-arginine per 25ml serving, and Scitec AAKG provides 2152mg of pure L-arginine per 4 capsules. Mega Arginine is the simplest and smallest daily dose of the three. Each product should be taken at its own recommended dose.
Q5 — Is it suitable for vegetarians or vegans?
No. The capsule shell contains gelatin and shellac, an insect-derived glazing agent. The L-arginine HCl itself contains no animal ingredient declared, but the capsule does.