crossover
2010
The effect of L-ornithine hydrochloride ingestion on performance during incremental exhaustive ergometer bicycle exercise and ammonia metabolism during and after exercise
Demura S, Yamada T, Yamaji S
Published in European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Key Findings
L-ornithine did not improve exercise performance, although it altered ammonia metabolism after exercise.
Conclusions
Null result for performance endpoints.
Limitations
Small crossover, single dose.
Supplements Studied
L-Ornithine
Amino Acid
L-ornithine did not improve exhaustive cycling performance despite altering post-exercise ammonia metabolism.
Study Details
Year:2010
Sample Size:10
Duration:1 weeks
Quality Score:5/10
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