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Amino acid derivative

Citrulline

Citrulline is an amino acid found in watermelon. The body makes it and converts it into arginine, but does not use it to build proteins.

Also listed as L-Citrulline, Stimol (Brand Name), citrulline malate, Citrulline Malate 2:1

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L-citrulline or citrulline malate?

Citrulline malate combines citrulline with malic acid. The 2021 strength-training review examined 6–8 g of citrulline malate taken 40–60 minutes before exercise. Those are studied protocols, not a personal dosing recommendation or an equivalent amount of pure L-citrulline. 1 2

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