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Vascular function and structure is maintained or improved by long term administration of physiologically acceptable compounds, namely L-arginine, L-lysine, physiologically acceptable salts thereof, and polypeptide precursors thereof, which enhance the level of endogenous nitric oxide or other interm

Vascular function and structure is maintained or improved by long term administration of physiologically acceptable compounds, namely L-arginine, L-lysine, physiologically acceptable salts thereof, and polypeptide precursors thereof, which enhance the level of endogenous nitric oxide or other intermediates in the NO induced relaxation pathway in the host. In or in combination, other compounds, such as B.sub.6, folate, B.sub.12, or an antioxidant, which provide for short term enhancement of nitric oxide, either directly or by physiological processes may be employed.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method of improving vascular NO activity of the vascular system of a human host by enhancing endothelial NO, said method comprising:administering orally as a dietary supplement to said host in accordance with a predetermined regimen a prophylactic dose in an amount suff

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method of improving vascular NO activity of the vascular system of a human host by enhancing endothelial NO, said method comprising:administering orally as a dietary supplement to said host in accordance with a predetermined regimen a prophylactic dose in an amount sufficient to enhance endogenous endothelial NO, L-arginine or L-arginine hydrochloride, as other than a natural food source and in the absence of other amino acids and polypeptides as other that dietary supplements, to enhance the level of endogenous NO in the vascular system.