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Taking a specific amino acid supplement called L-citrulline twice a day for a week helps the body make more nitric oxide, which shows up as higher levels of certain waste products in the urine — this suggests the body’s blood vessels might be working better.

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The study gave people L-citrulline pills twice a day for a week and found that their bodies made more nitric oxide, which showed up as higher levels of nitrate and cGMP in their urine — just like the claim said.

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