Enhances blood flow for better pumps and endurance.
Citrulline Malate 2:1 is the most studied for performance. Get that one if you can. Both work, just dose them right: 6-8g for Malate, 3-5g for pure L-Citrulline.
Nope. It's not a stimulant. No jitters, no crash. It just improves blood flow. It's often included in pre-workouts, but it's not the part that gets you wired.
Citrulline is better at raising your body's arginine levels than taking arginine itself. Your gut breaks down most L-arginine before it can work. Citrulline is the backdoor route.
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See the dosing guide below.
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The compound effect of consistent dosing.
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No. You'd need to eat almost 3 pounds of watermelon before every workout to get a minimum effective dose. The supplement is much more practical.
You can. It may help with recovery and general cardiovascular health. But it shines brightest about an hour before you train.
Indirectly. By helping you get more reps and recover faster, it can contribute to muscle growth over time. It doesn't build muscle directly like protein does.
Most research uses 8.0g daily. Below 3.0g, you're probably wasting money. Above 12.0g, no extra benefit. The curve plateaus. Safe upper limit ~ 15.0g.
Citrulline is converted to arginine in the kidneys, which is then used to produce nitric oxide (NO). NO causes vasodilation, increasing blood flow.
Strong scientific evidence supports citrulline's role in enhancing nitric oxide production and improving exercise performance. Studies consistently demonstrate benefits across various populations and exercise modalities.
Watermelon (especially the rind) · Pumpkins · Cucumbers · Other gourds
Citrulline interacts with other supplements and meds. The analyzer flags interactions, dose mismatches, and timing collisions across your whole list.
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