Citrulline raises arginine and nitric-oxide signaling more reliably than arginine capsules. Malate is along for the ride. Under-dosed “pump” blends are the usual disappointment — you want grams, not a fairy dust line.
Supplements
Moderate evidence
Citrulline Malate
The pump amino that actually has a dose.
How to use
6–8 g citrulline malate (or 3–6 g L-citrulline) 30–60 minutes before training.
Details
- Ingredients
- Citrulline malate
- Benefits
- Training pump, Perceived endurance
- Dosage
- 6–8 g citrulline malate
- When to take
- Pre-workout
- Side effects
- GI upset at high single doses. Lower the scoop if you get slosh.
- Scientific evidence
- Human trials support blood-flow and some performance outcomes; results vary with training type and dose.
- Form
- Powder
- Third-party tested
- Yes
Editorial rating ★ 4.1
One of the few pre-workout ingredients worth buying as a standalone.
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