Citrulline Malate
An amino acid that gets converted to arginine in your kidneys, boosting nitric oxide and blood flow — a natural way to support exercise performance and recovery.
Benefits
- +Increases nitric oxide production, improving blood flow to muscles
- +May reduce muscle fatigue during exercise
- +Supports faster recovery between sets
- +May lower blood pressure slightly
- +Can improve protein synthesis and reduce ammonia buildup
Dosage & Cost
Citrulline malate is the most studied form — the 'malate' is the salt form, not the same as malic acid supplement. Pure L-citrulline is more concentrated but citrulline malate is the default in sports nutrition.
Side Effects
- !Generally very well tolerated
- !May cause mild digestive discomfort at high doses
- !Can lower blood pressure — relevant if you're on antihypertensives
- !Rare: headaches
Food Sources
- • Watermelon (richest natural source — especially the rind)
- • Cucumbers
- • Squash
- • Onions
- • Garlic
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