rct
2008
L-Ornithine supplementation attenuates physical fatigue in healthy volunteers by modulating lipid and amino acid metabolism
Sugino T, Shirai T, Kajimoto Y
Published in Nutrition Research
Key Findings
L-ornithine reduced subjective fatigue and serum ammonia during cycling exercise versus placebo.
Conclusions
Possible ammonia-buffering effect on exercise fatigue.
Limitations
Small sample, subjective primary endpoint.
Supplements Studied
L-Ornithine
Amino Acid
L-ornithine reduced subjective fatigue and serum ammonia accumulation during exercise compared with placebo.
Outcomes Measured
L-ornithine reduced subjective fatigue and serum ammonia during cycling exercise versus placebo.
Related Health Concerns
Study Details
Year:2008
Sample Size:17
Duration:1 weeks
Quality Score:5/10
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