Citrulline
- Generic Name
- Citrulline
- Brand Names
- -
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C6H13N3O3
- CAS Number
- 372-75-8
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 29VT07BGDA
- Background
Citrulline is an amino acid. It is made from ornithine and carbamoyl phosphate in one of the central reactions in the urea cycle. It is also produced from arginine as a by-product of the reaction catalyzed by NOS family. Its name is derived from citrullus, the Latin word for watermelon, from which it was first isolated.
- Indication
Used for nutritional supplementation, also for treating dietary shortage or imbalance.
- Associated Conditions
- -
- Associated Therapies
- Nutritional supplementation
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