Ornithine

Ornithine is the precursor of citrulline and arginine, and it has very similar physiological effects. It can also be converted into glutamine, proline and polyamine.

=Properties= -Stimulates the production of growth hormone

=Complements= No information available

=Antagonists= -Lysine

=Precursor of:= -Arginine -Glutamine -Proline -Citrulline -Polyamine

=Deficiency= -Growth Problems -Impaired sexual maturation -Oligospermia

=Therapeutic Indications= -Fatty Liver -Erectile Dysfunction -Angina -Intermittent Claudication -Congestive Heart Failure -Interstitial Cystitis -Male Infertility -Hypercholesterolemia -Wound Healing -Growth Problems -Impaired sexual maturation -Oligospermia -Muscle Mass in Athletes

=Contraindications= -Children -Pregnant or breastfeeding women -Epileptic Seizures

=Food Sources= Food w/ a high protein content such as meat, fish legumes and nuts

=Therapeutic Dose= 500mg to a few grams