Amino Acid
L-Citrulline (Blood Pressure)
Also known as: Citrulline (BP), Citrulline malate
B
Evidence
Converts to arginine, raising NO levels. Better tolerated than arginine for many.
Primary uses
- Blood pressure
- Nitric oxide
- Exercise performance
- Circulation
How it works
- Converts to arginine
- Sustained NO production
- Better GI tolerance than arginine
Dosage
- Typical range
- 3-6g daily
- Timing
- Any time, pre-exercise for performance
- With food
- Optional
- Duration
- Ongoing
- Special populations
- Blood pressure, exercise, circulation
Forms
- L-citrulline
- Citrulline malate
Safety
Common side effects
- Rare GI upset
Contraindications
- None known
Evidence notes
Sustained NO elevation
Grade B: Some human trials support key claims; further confirmation needed.
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