L-Citrulline Malate

What is it?
L-Citrulline is an amino acid. It is efficiently turned into L-arginine in the kidneys after supplementation, which makes it a good choice for increasing nitric oxide synthesis in the body.

What does it do?
Research suggests a modest reduction in blood pressure and improvement in blood flow from chronic citrulline supplementation, particularly for those with hypertension and other cardiovascular problems. 

 

Additional Reading and References:

  1. Arginine and citrulline supplementation in sports and exercise: ergogenic nutrients? - PubMed - NCBI
  2. Citrulline/malate promotes aerobic energy production in human exercising muscle. - PubMed - NCBI
  3. Effects of supplemental citrulline malate ingestion during repeated bouts of lower-body exercise in advanced weightlifters. - PubMed - NCBI
  4. Effects of Supplemental Citrulline-Malate Ingestion on Blood Lactate, Cardiovascular Dynamics, and Resistance Exercise Performance in Trained Males
  5. Effects of Supplemental Citrulline-Malate Ingestion on Blood Lactate, Cardiovascular Dynamics, and Resistance Exercise Performance in Trained Males. - PubMed - NCBI
  6. L-citrulline reduces time to exhaustion and insulin response to a graded exercise test. - PubMed - NCBI
  7. Acute citrulline malate supplementation improves upper- and lower-body submaximal weightlifting exercise performance in resistance-trained females. - PubMed - NCBI
  8. Acute citrulline-malate supplementation improves maximal strength and anaerobic power in female, masters athletes tennis players. - PubMed - NCBI
  9. Citrulline malate enhances athletic anaerobic performance and relieves muscle soreness. - PubMed - NCBI