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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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What side effects are known?

NIH reports stomach discomfort in 6 of 41 weightlifters after 8 g of citrulline malate in one trial. Some shorter L-citrulline studies reported no adverse events, but use over several months has not been adequately studied. 1

For information, not individual medical advice. Ingredient studies do not establish the effectiveness of these products.

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