nitrogen balance
noun
: the difference between nitrogen intake and nitrogen loss in the body or the soil
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The researchers found no significant differences in nitrogen balance between the two groups.12 Nitrogen is a part of amino acids, the building blocks of protein.
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Cynthia Sass, Mph, Rd, Health, 2 June 2023
Or would that yield the wrong nitrogen balance?
—oregonlive, 13 Nov. 2021
Studies have demonstrated that supplementing with both Arginine and Citrulline can help maintain nitrogen balance more effectively compared to supplementation with Arginine alone.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Jan. 2023
Studies have shown that combining supplements of arginine and citrulline can assist maintain nitrogen balance more successfully than arginine alone.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Jan. 2023
This dietary supplement offers support for protein synthesis and motor activation, helping your body to maintain a positive nitrogen balance.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 10 Nov. 2022
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Cynthia Sass, Mph, Rd, Health, 2 June 2023
Or would that yield the wrong nitrogen balance?
—oregonlive, 13 Nov. 2021
Studies have demonstrated that supplementing with both Arginine and Citrulline can help maintain nitrogen balance more effectively compared to supplementation with Arginine alone.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Jan. 2023
Studies have shown that combining supplements of arginine and citrulline can assist maintain nitrogen balance more successfully than arginine alone.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 Jan. 2023
This dietary supplement offers support for protein synthesis and motor activation, helping your body to maintain a positive nitrogen balance.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 10 Nov. 2022
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“Nitrogen balance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nitrogen%20balance. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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