Effects of L-citrulline supplementation on blood pressure: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Barkhidarian B, Khorshidi M, Shab-Bidar S, Hashemi B
Published in Avicenna Journal of Phytomedicine, Vol. 9 (1), pp. 10-20
Methodology
Meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of L-citrulline reporting plasma arginine, nitric oxide metabolites and blood pressure.
Key Findings
L-citrulline raised plasma arginine and nitric oxide metabolites and modestly reduced blood pressure.
Conclusions
Citrulline is a more effective oral nitric oxide precursor than arginine itself.
Limitations
Small trials; heterogeneous doses and populations.
Supplements Studied
L-citrulline raised plasma arginine and nitric oxide metabolites and modestly reduced blood pressure
Outcomes Measured
L-citrulline raised plasma arginine and nitric oxide metabolites and modestly reduced blood pressure
Study Details
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