Top 6 Health Benefits of L-Citrulline

Top 6 Health Benefits of L-Citrulline
L-citrulline improves blood flow and oxygen utilization. Shutterstock
By Nisha Jackson, PhD 
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L-citrulline is a non-essential amino acid produced in the liver and intestine. This means that the body can make its own citrulline; it can also be found in some foods (such as watermelon) and supplements (such as BalanceDocs Stamina). The body converts L-citrulline to L-arginine, another type of amino acid that improves blood flow and is shown to help people with heart disease, clogged arteries, and erectile dysfunction (ED).

Below are six benefits of using an L-Citrulline supplement:

1. Increased exercise capacity

Several research studies show that healthy adults who started taking L-citrulline saw an increase in exercise capacity. This is due to its ability to utilize oxygen better which boosts your workout and endurance ability.

2. Increased blood flow

Nitric oxide plays an important role in regulating blood flow. Since higher levels of L-Citrulline have been shown to increase nitric oxide levels, you could say there is a positive correlation between L-Citrulline and the increase of blood flow throughout the body. Increased blood flow also helps improve symptoms of erectile dysfunction (ED).
Nisha Jackson
Nisha Jackson
PhD 
Nisha Jackson is a nationally recognized hormone and functional medicine expert, lecturer, motivational speaker, radio host, columnist, author of “Brilliant Burnout” and founder of OnePeak Medical Clinics in Oregon. For 30 years, her approach to medicine has successfully reversed chronic problems such as fatigue, brain fog, depression, insomnia and lack of stamina.
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