Citrulline malate enhances athletic anaerobic performance and relieves muscle soreness
Pérez-Guisado J, Jakeman PM
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Summary
An RCT examining a single 8 g dose of citrulline malate during bench press to exhaustion in trained males. Versus placebo, repetitions increased by an average of 52.92%, post-exercise muscle soreness (DOMS) fell by 40%, and perceived fatigue was significantly lower. It demonstrates a single-dose pre-workout effect, but the design is short-term with a relatively small sample.
Key findings
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Citrulline malate increased bench press repetitions by an average of 52.92%
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Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) decreased by 40%
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Perceived fatigue was significantly lower than control group
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