| line is an amino acid that the body produces constantly. | | | | too much of a good thing. |
| Everyone is supposed to have it. This substance can | | | | An interesting fact is that you cannot obtain citrulline |
| most commonly be found in the liver. It plays a huge | | | | from your diet. No food contains it because it is |
| role in how the body processes ammonia. This | | | | produced in the liver by other amino acids. In fact, it is |
| process is called the urea cycle wherein the toxin, | | | | merely a stepping stone in the conversion process |
| ammonia, is converted into urea with the aid of citrulline | | | | before citrulline turns into arginine. |
| before it is then expelled from the body. | | | | Citrulline is detected using bodily fluids in order to |
| While not enough citrulline can cause serious problems, | | | | measure the level using chromatography. Essentially, |
| so can too much. Elevated levels have been linked to | | | | the testing method works by separating the various |
| problems with the central nervous system or CNS, | | | | chemicals in the fluids in order to isolate citrulline and |
| liver and kidneys. There are currently many products | | | | measure the levels found. |
| on the market containing citrulline. The marketing for | | | | One good thing to note is that some studies are |
| these products is toward bodybuilders and sports | | | | beginning to show that citrulline may be able to help |
| enthusiasts who want to have en edge on the | | | | improve mental function, especially in those who suffer |
| competition. | | | | from Alzheimer's Disease. It may also play a role in |
| The product labels will boast of the ability of citrulline to | | | | reducing fatigue. Now these are the kinds of studies |
| enhance performance, increase energy and stamina | | | | that could change everything! |
| and help people bulk up. However, little to no scientific | | | | The idea of having too much citrulline is not to be |
| research has been done to back up this claim. In fact, | | | | confused with the build up of the substance in the |
| overdoing it on the citrulline is probably not a good idea | | | | body due to an inability to process it and an inability for |
| anyway. Sometimes, there is such a thing as having | | | | it to process ammonia. |