amino-acidEVIDENCEAUSOTC
L-Citrulline
aka Citrulline · Citrulline Malate
Amino acid converted to L-arginine, raising nitric oxide. Used for vasodilation, athletic performance, and ED.
Dose range3000–8000mg
Half-life—h
Onset—min
Safety5/5high evidence base
Mechanism of action
Bypasses arginine's poor absorption. Increases plasma arginine and nitric oxide. Vasodilation.
Benefits
Exercise performance / endurance
EVIDENCEAMultiple RCTs.
Erectile dysfunction (mild)
EVIDENCEBCormio 2011.
Side effects
- GI upset (high dose)uncommonmild
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