The Claim
Four weeks of citrulline/malate supplementation reduces blood lactate levels during recovery from high-intensity exercise by 49.8% in active handball players compared to placebo, which shows no significant change.
What the research says
Supports is higher
Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
These are independent scores, not a percentage. Higher-grade studies count more, so a single strong opposing study can outweigh several weaker ones.
Taking citrulline/malate for four weeks lowers blood lactate levels by 49.8% during recovery after high-intensity exercise in active handball players, while a placebo has no effect.
See the scientific wording
Citrulline/malate supplementation for four weeks leads to a 49.8% reduction in blood lactate levels during recovery from high-intensity exercise in active handball players, while placebo shows no significant change, indicating a specific effect on post-exercise metabolic recovery.
Citrulline and malate increase the availability of molecules that fuel the energy factory in cells, allowing the cells to burn lactate faster after exercise, which lowers lactate levels in the blood.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: The Effect of Citrulline/Malate on Blood Lactate Levels in Intensive Exercise
Athletes who took citrulline/malate for four weeks cleared lactate from their blood much faster after hard exercise than those who took a fake pill — the difference was clear and statistically significant.
Score breakdown, mechanism chain, raw evidence, ideal studies needed & 1 supporting studies
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making health decisions.