Czech Virus Pure L-Citrulline - The Pure L-Citrulline product offers 100% pure L-citrulline, an amino acid that is mainly used by athletes for the production of nitric oxide (NO). It is therefore used in areas where nitric oxide is relevant, namely in erectile dysfunction caused by high blood pressure, in athletic performance and for cardiovascular health. The product contains citrulline, which is naturally fermented and does not contain any synthetic forms.
Citrulline in the body is produced in a process called the urea cycle, which is one of the basic ways in which a person removes nitrogen from the body. This entire cycle begins with the reaction of ammonia with carbon dioxide, which produces carbamoyl phosphate and ADP and inorganic phosphate. Carbamoyl phosphate reacts with ornithine to synthesize citrulline.
On our market, the opinion still prevails that the most suitable supplement for pumping up and flushing out growth hormone is arginine. However, this opinion is very outdated and countless studies have clearly confirmed that L-citrulline supplementation is more appropriate. Some sources state that citrulline is up to twice as potent as arginine alone. This means that you will get the same effect from taking 2.5 grams of citrulline compared to 5 grams of arginine. In addition, at higher doses, arginine has side effects (stomach cramps, cold sores...), which citrulline does not have even at high doses. In addition, the product is created using fermentation from plant sources without synthetic forms. From our point of view, the use of arginine is completely useless and we recommend the use of L-citrulline. We recommend setting the dosage according to your supplementation before training.
The need for nitric oxide
L-citrulline is one of three amino acids that participate in the urea cycle together with L-arginine and L-ornithine. Taking L-citrulline increases plasma levels of ornithine and arginine and improves ammonia recycling and nitric oxide metabolism. As a result, it is used in areas where nitric oxide is relevant, namely in erectile dysfunction caused by high blood pressure, in athletic performance and for cardiovascular health. There are very few foods that have significant amounts of citrulline.
Effect on fatigue and endurance
Research suggests that L-citrulline has an effect on reducing fatigue and improving endurance in both aerobic and anaerobic exercise. There is not yet enough evidence to support the claim that L-citrulline supplementation improves performance during exercise. More research is needed for erectile dysfunction and blood pressure, but a small amount of research supports a beneficial effect. Citrulline is also very significantly involved in reducing the level of ammonia in the body, which is especially important for athletes with a higher protein content in their diet.
Citrulline vs. arginine
Research suggests that taking citrulline is a better choice than arginine alone. Using citrulline leads to higher and more consistent levels of arginine in the body than using arginine alone. Citrulline is very easily converted to arginine when needed and is also better absorbed than arginine. In this way, citrulline is a better source of arginine for the body without the side effects that arginine undoubtedly has. Citrulline has no proven side effects and, unlike L-arginine, high doses do not result in gastrointestinal upset.
Citrulline vs. citrulline malate
Citrulline malate is citrulline bound to malic acid and they vary in ratio - for example, Beast Virus contains citrulline malate in a 2:1 ratio, i.e. 2/3 citrulline and 1/3 malic acid. This form is generally better used for endurance sports. The Pure L-Citrulline product contains naturally fermented, pharmaceutical-pure 100% L-citrulline, which is mainly suitable for increasing NO. Increasing nitric oxide levels is the main reason most people use citrulline. This is because it plays a relatively fundamental role in oxygenating the muscle, it can expand blood vessels and therefore increase blood flow and the supply of nutrients to the working muscle.
