L-arginine displays antithrombotic effects through nitric oxide release in pregnant women

Effect of L-Arginine load on platelet aggregation, a comparison between normotensive and preeclamptic pregnant women

“…In the present study we have confirmed that in vivo L-Arg infusion decreases platelet aggregation in normotensive pregnant women as preliminarily reported elsewhere (19). Such an effect is specific, in view of the lack of changes observed during saline infusion and seems related to an endogenous NO production.…”