L-Ornithine HCL Powder

L-Ornithine Hydrochloride (HCL) is a non-essential amino acid naturally produced by the body. It plays a key role in the urea cycle, a pathway that helps remove excess ammonia - a by-product of high physical energy demands.

Research has explored L-Ornithine HCL in relation to fatigue management, athletic performance, stress response, sleep quality and ammonia metabolism. Because of this, it is often studied in the context of exercise, recovery and wellbeing.

Research has investigated L-Ornithine HCL in relation to:

• Supporting aspects of fatigue management¹²
• Supporting aspects of anaerobic performance²
• Supporting stress response and cortisol balance³
• Supporting sleep quality in relation to physical fatigue³
• Supporting ammonia metabolism and cellular balance¹

Other Areas of Research:

Some exploratory studies have also examined L-Ornithine HCL in specific contexts. For example, research has reported it may support the reduction of alcohol-related hangover symptoms, with improvements in mood and cortisol balance on waking⁴. The research suggests ammonia metabolism is disturbed by alcohol consumption, but is stimulated by taking L-Ornithine HCL. While interesting, these findings are preliminary and require further validation.

It is gluten free and suitable for vegans.

Available in 200g packs.

References

1: Sugino et al, 2008, 2: Demura et al, 2011, 3: Miyake et al 2014, 4: Kokubo et al, 2013

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Formulated Supplementary Sports Food

Not to be used as a sole source of nutrition. This product should be used in conjunction with a healthy, nourishing diet and an appropriate physical training or exercise program. Not suitable for children under 15 years of age or pregnant women: should only be used under medical or dietetic supervision.