The Claim
L-citrulline supplementation combined with exercise has no significant effect on total body weight, body mass index, gynoid fat mass, or total lean mass in adults, and reductions in fat mass are not attributable to changes in these measures.
What the research says
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Taking L-citrulline with exercise does not change total body weight, body mass index, fat mass in the hips and thighs, or lean mass in adults. Any fat loss observed is not caused by losing weight or gaining muscle.
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L-citrulline supplementation combined with exercise does not significantly alter total body weight, body mass index, gynoid fat mass, or total lean mass in adults, indicating that observed fat mass reductions are not due to overall weight loss or muscle gain.
The body breaks down fat in specific areas like the belly without losing overall weight or muscle, because fat is used locally for energy while other body parts stay the same size.
What the research says
1 studyTaking L-citrulline with exercise helps reduce belly fat without making you lighter or more muscular—your weight and muscles stay about the same, but you lose fat in specific areas.
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