L-Citrulline: A Non-Essential Amino Acid with Important Roles in Human Health

L-Citrulline: A Non-Essential Amino Acid with Important Roles in Human Health

L-Arginine (Arg) has been widely used due to its functional properties as a substrate for nitric oxide (NO) generation. However, L-citrulline (CIT), whose main natural source is watermelon, is a non-essential amino acid but which has important health potential. This review provides a comprehensive a...

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Main Authors: Aguayo, Encarna, Martínez-Sánchez, Ascensión, Fernández-Lobato, Bárbara, Alacid Cárceles, Fernando
Format: info:eu-repo/semantics/article
Language:English
Published: MDPI 2021
Subjects:
functional food
bio-active compounds
sport performance
phytochemicals
watermelon
muscle fatigue
ergogenic aids
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10835/10497

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