Japanese Citrulline contains L-citrulline, known for its energizing properties and its ability to reduce muscular fatigue. Citrulline has shown to regenerate ATP in muscle ells. Therefore it is clinically used in patients for a faster recovery from surgery as well as by endurance and strength athletes.
Citrulline and Ammonia
Ammonia is a toxic metabolic by product produced by your muscles, especially during intense exercise. Ammonia is removed from the body by the liver's urea cycle. Ammonia is very toxic to the body and muscles; the build up of ammonia in the body results in a rapid onset of fatigue. If the levels are not reduced, they can lead to muscle catabolism and interference with brain function. Severe ammonia toxicity can lead to organ failure, and eventually death. But mainly the build of ammonium will most certainly postpone recovery and quite possibly muscle growth. Citrulline will shift the nitrogen balance in favor of muscle growth instead of catabolism.
Citrulline stimulates the urea cycle and therefore markedly increases the body's ability to remove ammonia. Ammonia is thus converted to the harmless by-product urea, and excreted from the body.
The removal of lactate and ammonium from the blood suggests that citrulline plays an essential role in the acid-base balance. By shifting the balance in favor of the base – you increase recovery rate once again.
benefits
• shown to increase ATP production in the muscle by 34%
• stimulates the removal of ammonium in the muscles
• decreases onset muscle fatigue
• increases Nitric Oxide (NO) levels and vasodilates the muscles which in turn gives a great pump
• more NO means also more muscular growth , NO stimulates the synthesis of muscle protein
Features
- Kyowa Hakko®
- gelatin capsules
- powder
Some supplements are suitable for both men and women of all ages as well as children. But other supplements are specifically targeted to the aging woman or man. Another supplement is especially suitable for athletes, regardless of gender.
- senior
- adults
- athletes
- gelatin
- hypo-allergenic
- up to 6+ = -12.5%
- any 2+ = -2.5%!
- any 3+ = -5%!
- any 4+ = -7.5%!
- any 5+ = -10%!
- any 6+ = -12.5%!
- in stock
- several options
- €5+ (NL) - €7,50+ (EU)
- quantity discount is valid for any combination of products
- €5 discount >€50
- keep out of reach of young children
- a dietary supplement is not a subsitute for a healthy diet ; do not exceed recommended dose
- if you have a medical condition, are pregnant, lactating or trying to conceive, are under age of 18, or are taking medications, consult your health care practitioner before using this product.
- books, probiotics and products bought in the SALE can NOT be returned
- English label
- Dutch label
- German label
recommended use 400 gram
strength training : take 0,5-1,5 scoop with water or acidic fruit juice in between sets and again 0,5-1,5 scoop post workout or as advised by a qualified physician
endurance sports: take 0,5 scoop with water, acidic fruit juice or sports beverage every 2,5 - 3 hours during an event or competition and again 0,5 scoop after the event or competition
fatigue: take 0,5-1 scoop with water or acidic fruit juice after a working day
When you decide to take more than 1 scoop, spread it over the day and build up towards 2 scoops max.
contains per minimal dose (1 scoop, 1,5gram)
citrulline 1.500mg†
† = Recommended Daily Intake not established
ingredients
active ingredient (L-citrulline)
storage
keep dry and closed at normal room temperature
contra-indications
do not take if pregnant or lactating unless under guidance of a qualified physician, also do not take if the immune system is weakened.
Don't take in combination with other libido-enhancing supplements, when you suffer from a liver disease.
When you have a have a (lingering) herpes simplex infection, only use in combination with lysine.
allergy information
contains no familiar allergens (wheat, gluten, soy, lupin, nuts/tree nuts, celery, mustard, sesame seeds, dairy, egg, fish/shellfish or mollusks)
vegetarians/vegans
suitable for vegans and vegetarians