The Claim
An 8-gram daily loading dose of citrulline malate administered over four days has no significant effect on muscular endurance during individual sets, maximal isometric, concentric, or eccentric strength, rate of force development, or muscle soreness in resistance-trained males.
What the research says
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Taking 8 grams of citrulline malate per day for four days does not change muscular endurance, maximum strength in different types of muscle contractions, how quickly force is generated, or muscle soreness in men who regularly train with weights.
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An 8-gram daily loading dose of citrulline malate over four days does not significantly improve muscular endurance during individual sets, maximal isometric, concentric, or eccentric strength, rate of force development, or muscle soreness in resistance-trained males.
The body breaks down citrulline malate into citrulline and malate, but after four days of 8 grams per day, this does not increase nitric oxide production or improve how muscles use energy during intense exercise, so strength, endurance, and recovery stay the same.
What the research says
1 studyThe study found that taking 8 grams of citrulline malate for four days didn’t help men lift more reps per set, get stronger, recover faster, or feel less sore — which is exactly what the claim says.
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