I have heard from a credible source that Diovan, a drug used to treat
high blood pressure, when taken in conjunction with L-Arginine, and
possibly all by itself, has the ability to restore stiff / hardened
arterial walls back to a a normal state.  Apparantly Diovan as a blood
pressure medication is not all that effective, but over time it brings
a certain amount of youthfulness back to the arterial walls.

Where are the medical studies or proof of the effectiveness of this
use of Diovan (Valsartan) for restoring the flexible "healthiness" of
arterial blood vessels?

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Request for Question Clarification by aht-ga on 27 Oct 2003 21:47 PST

redblk-ga:

I have located several recent medical studies that include in their
conclusions the finding that Diovan (Valsartan), when taken over a
prolonged period, has positive effects on reversing the stiffening of
arterial walls.

Would the three citations be a sufficient answer to your Question?

Regards,

aht-ga

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Clarification of Question by redblk-ga on 28 Oct 2003 00:46 PST

If you can find out how L-Arginine is/is not related to this claim in
addition to providing the citations then that will answer everything I
am looking for.

Thank you!

Calvin

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Request for Question Clarification by aht-ga on 29 Oct 2003 18:29 PST

I have not been able to find any studies where both valsartan and
l-arginine in concert have been tested to determine the effect on
arterial wall stiffness. If this connection is very important to the
Answer, then I regret to say that I am not able to provide the answer
you seek.

Perhaps another Researcher may have better results than I have
encountered. If no one else is able to provide the information you are
looking for, and you would be satisfied with the citations referring
to valsartan's effect alone, please let me know by posting another
Question Clarification.

Good luck,

aht-ga