Agmatine

/ˈæɡmətɪn/ noun

Definition

A chemical compound found in living organisms that functions in cell growth and stress responses.

Etymology

Derived from agma (the condition of fragmentation) + -ine (chemical suffix). Named for its production through the fragmentation of arginine during cellular processes.

Kelly Says

Your cells produce agmatine when they're under stress, and it acts like a chemical bouncer—helping regulate what gets into cells and potentially protecting against various diseases and aging.

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