Acute Effect of Citrulline Malate on Repetition Performance During Strength Training

Taking 6–8 g of citrulline malate 40–60 minutes before training increased the number of repetitions to failure by an average of about 3 reps.

University of Agder

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Acute Effects of Citrulline Supplementation on High-Intensity Strength and Power Performance

Citrulline supplementation shows a small but significant improvement in strength and explosive performance during high-intensity exercise compared to placebo. These results may be especially relevant for elite athletes, where even small differences can influence competition outcomes.

Human Movement Science Curriculum, Department of Allied Health Sciences, University of North Carolina, USA

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A critical review of citrulline malate supplementation and exercise performance

Preliminary research suggests that taking 8 grams of citrulline malate about an hour before exercise may increase muscular endurance (repetitions to failure) in both men and women.

Research Centre for Life and Sport Science, Human Performance and Health Research Group, Birmingham City University, UK

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Acute citrulline-malate supplementation improves maximal strength and anaerobic power

Taking citrulline malate before competition may improve maximal grip strength and anaerobic performance in masters-level female tennis players.

Sport & Movement Science Laboratory, Department of Kinesiology, Louisiana Tech University, USA

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