At Best-Supps you'll find L-Citrulline and Citrulline Malate as powder or capsules from selected brands. Discover the selection below. You'll find all amino products in the parent category Amino Acids.
What is L-Citrulline?
L-Citrulline is an amino acid that the body produces itself and that also occurs in foods such as watermelon. As a supplement it is offered in two common forms: as pure L-Citrulline and as Citrulline Malate, a compound of citrulline and malic acid (malate). Citrulline Malate is especially widespread in the sports area.
L-Citrulline is one of the most popular single ingredients in pre-workout boosters and is also supplemented on its own. As „Citrulline", „Citrulline Malate" or „L-Citrulline powder", it is known above all to everyone who values the training feeling (pump).
How is L-Citrulline used?
L-Citrulline is usually mixed as a powder with water and taken before training. Pure citrulline is mostly flavor-neutral to slightly sour and combines well with other drinks; capsules are the practical alternative. The exact serving size and timing are stated on the respective product packaging – for the specific dosage, follow the manufacturer's information.
Many use L-Citrulline as part of their pre-workout setup. Anyone who prefers a ready-made combination of several ingredients will find these in the category Pre-Workout Boosters; the pure single amino acid is available here for individual assembly.
Whether pure citrulline or citrulline malate: both are mixed with water and drunk before training. Pure citrulline is somewhat more yielding per gram, citrulline malate is especially popular with many athletes. Since the usual serving amounts turn out somewhat larger than with some other single ingredients, it's worth looking at package size and supply if you use citrulline regularly. For on the go, capsules are practical, even if because of the amount several capsules are often needed for this.
Buying L-Citrulline – what should you look out for?
Form: L-Citrulline or L-Citrulline Malate
Pay attention to which form you buy: pure L-Citrulline or Citrulline Malate. The ingredient list shows form and amount per serving; with Citrulline Malate 2:1 or L-Citrulline Malate, the ratio stands for two parts citrulline to one part malate. With Citrulline Malate, the mixing ratio (e.g. 2:1) is stated, which can improve the bioavailability of citrulline.
Purity & form of delivery
Look for pure products from high-quality raw materials without unnecessary additives. Powder can be dosed flexibly, and Citrulline Malate powder mixes well into liquid, capsules are practical for on the go.
Brand & quality
Renowned manufacturers stand for transparent information. Price and item also help with comparison, especially when product information is clearly presented. At Best-Supps we carry L-Citrulline from selected international brands.
Who is L-Citrulline suitable for?
L-Citrulline is popular above all with everyone who values the training feeling (pump) and specifically assembles their own pre-workout setup. During training it can promote circulation, improve blood flow and thus support the supply to the musculature. In addition, L-Citrulline plays an important role in the body, as it is converted into arginine levels, becomes arginine in the liver and thereby supports the formation of nitric oxide. As a largely flavor-neutral single ingredient, it can be flexibly combined with other products.
Because citrulline is caffeine-free, it is also suitable for evening training and especially for athletes and people who want to specifically support their performance and capacity in strength or endurance sports. Anyone who prefers to use a ready-made mixture reaches for the combined pre-workout booster.
Citrulline in the pre-workout context
L-Citrulline is one of the ingredients you'll find on the ingredient list in many pre-workout boosters. During training, the effect is associated above all with more muscle pump, better performance and higher capacity. Anyone who prefers to assemble their booster themselves uses the pure single ingredient and combines it according to their own preference – for example with other single substances from the amino area. As a largely flavor-neutral to slightly sour component, it can be stirred into other drinks easily.
Pure citrulline and citrulline malate are the two common base forms here. L-Citrulline Malate combines the amino acid with malate, which plays a role in the citric acid cycle and thus supports energy production; in addition, an ATP production increased by 30% has been described for citrulline malate. With intensive training sessions, a possible contribution to recovery, lower muscle fatigue and less muscle soreness is also discussed. Which one you choose is an individual decision; the ingredient list shows form, amount and – with malate – the mixing ratio. Experienced athletes sometimes use 9 g daily to increase performance. This way you keep full control over your setup.
Suitable categories & useful additions
L-Citrulline is part of the amino family: the parent category Amino Acids offers an overview. Around the pump and training, ready-made pre-workout boosters as well as related single substances such as L-Arginine, Beta-Alanine and Agmatine fit well. As a daily base supplement, Creatine fits.
Quality, storage & shelf life
You can recognize a good L-Citrulline by a clear declaration of form (pure citrulline or citrulline malate), the verified origin of the raw materials and the amount per serving, without unnecessary additives.
For storage: keep dry, sealed and protected from heat as well as moisture. Notes on shelf life and on the number of servings per pack or pouch can be found, where stated, directly on the packaging. It's best to mix a serving fresh. The best-before date is stated on the packaging.
Frequently asked questions about L-Citrulline (FAQ)
L-Citrulline is an amino acid that the body produces itself and that is also found in foods such as watermelon. The name and the historical names derive from Citrullus lanatus, the watermelon, as a natural source. Citrulline malate forms in the manufacturing process through the combination with malate and can arise from the conversion of arginine. As a supplement it is available as pure citrulline or as citrulline malate.
Citrulline malate is a compound of citrulline and malic acid and is especially common in sports. Pure L-Citrulline contains only the amino acid, while malate plays an important role in the citric acid cycle and in energy production. Which form you want is shown on the ingredient list; with citrulline malate, the 2:1 ratio is often highlighted, because this ratio is considered the common standard for composition and quality.
Intake is usually as a powder with water. Take 3 g of citrulline malate, or one scoop, 30 minutes before training.
On training-free days, take 3 g of citrulline malate in the morning.
Experienced athletes should take 9 g of citrulline malate daily.
Yes, L-Citrulline is one of the most common ingredients in Pre-Workout boosters. Here you can get the pure single amino acid for individual stacking.
Many citrulline products are obtained through plant-based fermentation and are vegan. Food supplements are not a substitute for a balanced and varied diet; the recommended intake amount should not be exceeded. Whether a product is vegan is stated on the packaging.
Yes, as a pure single ingredient, citrulline can be combined well with other products. Please note the manufacturer's instructions for the individual products.
Powder is flexible and economical, capsules are convenient on the go – because of the serving amount, several capsules are often needed for this. Both deliver the same ingredient.