Further studies will clarify the mechanism of this effect and whether larger or smaller doses are better for hangover relief [ 39 ].
However, some foods measurably increase ornithine in the blood. Surprisingly , the foods that appear to increase blood ornithine the most are grain proteins and watermelon [ 40 , 15 ]. People who ate a diet high in grain proteins had significantly higher ornithine levels than those who ate mostly meat or dairy proteins. To increase your grain protein intake, choose whole grains with high protein content like quinoa and amaranth [ 41 ]. Ornithine is considered safe and well-tolerated for most people at lower doses.
People with gyrate atrophy of the choroid and retina, a rare genetic eye disease, should avoid long-term ornithine supplementation, as it may cause retinal damage [ 35 , 3 ]. Ornithine transcarbamylase OTC is essential to the urea cycle. OTC deficiency, a rare genetic disorder, essentially breaks the cycle and causes ammonia to build up to dangerous levels [ 42 , 43 ]. People with OTC deficiency cannot convert ornithine to citrulline in the urea cycle.
They should avoid ornithine supplements , which could worsen their condition. They are also usually placed on low-protein diets because the amino acid arginine is converted to ornithine [ 42 , 43 ]. Ornithine ketoglutarate is sometimes used to maintain a normal growth rate in very sick, hospitalized children who need intravenous feeding. There is no particular reason to supplement ornithine in healthy children, and there are no studies on the potential risks [ 44 ].
Some pregnant women may suffer from an ornithine deficiency. If there is no evidence of a deficiency, there appears to be no reason to supplement during pregnancy. There is a lack of information regarding taking ornithine while breastfeeding, so it is advised to avoid taking if you are breastfeeding [ 45 ].
Commercial supplements recommend between 0. Higher dosages increase the risk of side effects like nausea and diarrhea. Talk to your doctor before supplementing to avoid adverse events and unexpected interactions. All human clinical trials of ornithine supplements suffer from very low sample sizes. Few human trials have more than 20 participants; as a result, their conclusions must all be taken with a grain of salt.
One consequence of the small size of these studies is that no single study could investigate a range of doses. Studies showing no benefit may not have used a large enough dose, and different doses may have different benefits and drawbacks. Hopefully, future studies will be large and powerful enough to figure out these details. Finally, some studies supporting claims of benefits to athletic performance were funded and supplied by the manufacturers of ornithine supplements.
The body may benefit from additional amounts in periods of high stress — such as after strenuous exercise, due to cuts and wounds, during pregnancy, or due to chronic liver disease. Ornithine is part of the urea cycle, which converts ammonia a waste molecule into urea so the kidneys can remove it. Ornithine is considered safe, though large doses may cause cough, nausea, diarrhea, or muscle cramps. Is glutamine still an important precursor of citrulline? Marini JC.
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Br J Nutr. Oxford University Press is a department of the University of Oxford. It furthers the University's objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide. Sign In or Create an Account. Sign In. Advanced Search. Search Menu. Article Navigation. Close mobile search navigation Article Navigation. Volume Article Contents Abstract. Materials and Methods. Literature Cited. Marini Juan C. Author disclosures: J. Marini, no conflicts of interest.
E-mail: marini bcm. Oxford Academic. Revision received:. Cite Cite Juan C. Select Format Select format. Permissions Icon Permissions. Abstract Recent isotopic tracer studies in mice, piglets, and humans have produced conflicting results as to the main carbon skeleton precursor for citrulline and arginine synthesis. Open in new tab Download slide. Plasma enrichment. Open in new tab. TABLE 2 Plasma isotopic enrichment of citrulline and its precursors after the infusion of labeled amino acids in feed-deprived mice 1.
TABLE 3 Ra , interconversions, and first pass splanchnic extraction of citrulline precursors in fed and feed-deprived mice 1. TABLE 4 Contribution of the different precursors to the synthesis of citrulline in fed and feed-deprived mice calculated using the conventional precursor-product model 1. TABLE 5 Tracer recover and precursor contribution to plasma citrulline in fed and feed-deprived mice calculated using the precursor-intermediate-product model 1.
Precursor contribution. Tracer recovered. It is essential for anyone interested in taking L-arginine as a supplement to talk to their doctor about the potential benefits and risks before starting to use it. Also, people should fully understand and examine the claims a manufacturer is making about their product before using it. L-arginine has some potential side effects to be aware of when taking it as a supplement. Some of the more common and benign side effects include:. Although there are risks associated with L-arginine, most research indicates it is safe for people to take in small doses.
The U. Food and Drug Administration FDA do not monitor the safety or effectiveness of supplements, so it is important to choose a reputable brand. Supplements are available to purchase online , but as with any supplement or medication, a person should consult a doctor or dietician before taking L-arginine, as the risks may outweigh the potential benefits. A major benefit of obtaining L-arginine through diet is that it is difficult to get too much. Therefore, some of the side effects of consuming too much L-arginine can be avoided.
A person should discuss their options with their doctor prior to changing their diet. The best natural source for L-arginine is food high in protein. For some people, animal proteins, such as red meat beef , chicken and turkey breast, pork loin, and dairy products, may be the primary source of L-arginine.
For people who do not eat meat, plant-based proteins that contain L-arginine include lentils, chickpeas, peanuts, pumpkin seeds, and soybeans. While urea cycle disorders are often caused by genetic diseases, a deficiency of arginine or ornithine triggered by illness or stress can cause a small increase in ammonia levels in the blood, according to the Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network.
Arginine and ornithine stimulate the release of human growth hormone, which may help build muscles. When a group of men took 7 grams of arginine prior to exercising, their blood levels of growth hormone increased more than the normal boost caused by exercise alone, according to an article in the September issue of the "Journal of Applied Physiology.
Their levels of growth hormone were significantly higher following exercise than those of the group who did not take supplements, according to an article in the April issue of the "Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research.
Your body uses ornithine to synthesize arginine, then arginine is used to produce nitric oxide. Nitric oxide regulates smooth muscle contraction, which allows it to relax the muscles in blood vessels, according to NYU Langone Medical Center.
When patients with high blood pressure took either 6 or 12 grams of arginine daily, blood pressure in the group treated with 12 grams dropped significantly, reported a study published in the "Medical Science Monitor" in May
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