Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

Citrulline nitrate is a compound combining the amino acid citrulline with nitrate, both of which have been studied for their potential to enhance athletic performance. Scientific interest in citrulline stems from its role as a precursor to arginine and subsequently nitric oxide (NO), which may improve blood flow, oxygen delivery, and exercise performance. Nitrate, found naturally in foods like beetroot, is also known to increase NO production. Research on l-citrulline and nitrate supplementation individually has shown modest benefits for exercise performance, such as improved muscle endurance and reduced fatigue, particularly in high-intensity exercise.

However, direct studies on citrulline nitrate are limited. Early investigations suggest that citrulline nitrate may combine the benefits of both components, potentially enhancing vasodilation and exercise performance more effectively than either alone. A few small, acute studies in healthy subjects have reported improved blood flow and some improvements in exercise capacity, but the findings are not robust or consistent. Most of the available evidence comes from studies on citrulline malate or dietary nitrate, not the nitrate salt of citrulline specifically.

In summary, while the theoretical basis and some preliminary research provide a scientific rationale for the use of citrulline nitrate as an exercise aid, direct evidence is limited, and the quality of supporting studies is moderate to low. More high-quality, long-term clinical trials are needed to firmly establish its efficacy and safety for athletic and exercise performance.

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7-Keto-DHEA
acetyl l-carnitine
adenosine 5-triphosphate disodium (ATP)
alpha d-ribofuranose
alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG)
amino acids
ashwagandha
astaxanthin
bacillus subtilis
beet
beta-alanine
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bovine
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coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
collagen
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conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)
cordyceps
creatine monohydrate
curcumin
eleuthero
ginseng
green tea
guarana
guayusa
l-isoleucine
l-alanine
l-alanyl-l-glutamine
l-arginine
l-carnitine
l-citrulline
l-glutamine
l-glycine
l-leucine
l-ornithine
l-taurine
l-tyrosine
l-valine
maca
magnesium
maltodextrin
muira puama
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ornithine alpha-ketoglutarate
peppermint oil
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pyridoxal-5-phosphate (P-5-P)
rhodiola
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tongkat ali
tribulus
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suma
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algae
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Antler
Arginine Creatine
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Arachidonic Acid
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Ephedrine
Fadogia agrestis
Glutamine
glucose
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Isoleucine
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yohimbine

Other health conditions supported by Citrulline nitrate

Athletic and Exercise Aids
Circulation (poor)
Erectile Dysfunction
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