Conclusion: Nevertheless, several studies have reported that L-citrulline supplementation can enhance exercise performance and recovery. Given the positive effects observed from some investigations, future studies should continue to investigate the effects of both acute and chronic supplementation with L-citrulline and citrulline malate on markers of blood flow and exercise performance and should seek to elucidate the mechanism underlying such effects.
Does Citrulline Malate help with recovery?
Possibly — but there are few reports. 100% of 6 people who reported on Citrulline Malate for recovery say it improved. 0% noticed no change and 0% say it got worse.
Recovery: what users report
100%better6 reports · few reports
6 better0 no change0 worse
What people say about Citrulline Malate and recovery
“Creatin and Citrulline Malate helped me most with reducing PEM, energy shortage, and a general feeling of extreme tiredness.”
“Citrulline malate before workouts and soccer games, I feel a bit light and less sore, but nothing to drive me crazy.”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong5 meta-analyses · 36 trials on PubMed
J Strength Cond Res · 2020
Effects of Citrulline Supplementation on Exercise Performance in Humans: A Review of the Current LiteratureJ Diet Suppl · 2022
Effects of Citrulline Malate Supplementation on Muscle Strength in Resistance-Trained Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled TrialsConclusion: The mean effects were similar for "limbs" (upper vs lower) [p = 0.763]. Accordingly, our findings suggest that citrulline malate supplementation does not improve muscle strength in healthy and resistance-trained individuals (PROSPERO registration number: CRD42020159338).
J Sport Health Sci · 2020
Effect of citrulline on post-exercise rating of perceived exertion, muscle soreness, and blood lactate levels: A systematic review and meta-analysisSide effects people mention
diarrhea 2headache 1dizziness 1stomach issues 1bad taste 1
What else is Citrulline Malate used for?
Based on few reports — treat as anecdotal. Information only — not medical advice. How we count