L-citrulline
Also known as: citrulline
Classification
Unknown
Regulatory Status
n/a
Sources
2
Review
n/a
Overview
L-citrulline is a non-proteinogenic amino acid that increases de novo arginine availability and supports nitric-oxide-related vasodilation pathways; it is commonly marketed in sports nutrition.
Evidence and limitations
Human/preclinical evidence breakdown is not available in this record.
Pathways
Benefits
People look up L-citrulline for pump/blood-flow and exercise performance support via arginine/NO pathways; it is a supplement ingredient, not an FDA-approved drug for these uses.
Interactions & cautions
Flagged in source data
Drug interactions
nitrates or PDE5 inhibitors — Potential additive or opposing effects may occur. (review)
nitrates or PDE5 inhibitors — Potential additive blood-pressure-lowering effects (review)
These are observational flags for review, not individualized instructions.
Sources
Educational reference only — not medical advice.
What people report (anecdote)
CLINICAL DATA (from trials)
Adverse events:
None recorded in our sources.
Effects measured:
Human trials: none found.
ANECDOTE
What people report: anecdote, not evidence
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