topicCitrulline Exercise Performance Randomized Trial
claimStrategies that support repeated high-intensity sprint performance are of considerable interest in competitive sprinting and team sports; however, evidence regarding acute citrulline malate (CM) supplementation during recovery intervals remains limited.
evidence level2
citationYamanaka R (2026)
sourceEffects of Acute Citrulline Malate Supplementation on Repeated 100 m Sprint Performance in Trained Sprinters: A Randomized Crossover Study.
topicCitrulline Exercise Performance Randomized Trial
claimThis study examined the effects of acute CM supplementation on repeated 100 m sprint performance and rating of perceived exertion (RPE) in trained sprinters.
evidence level2
citationYamanaka R (2026)
sourceEffects of Acute Citrulline Malate Supplementation on Repeated 100 m Sprint Performance in Trained Sprinters: A Randomized Crossover Study.
topicCitrulline Exercise Performance Randomized Trial
claimThrough its involvement in NO-related pathways, L-ARG supplementation has been associated with changes in vascular function and blood flow, which may influence exercise-related physiological responses (,–).
evidence level4
citationUçar Halil (2026)
sourceAcute effects of citrulline malate and L-arginine, alone and in combination, on anaerobic performance indicators in highly trained taekwondo athletes
topicCitrulline Exercise Performance Randomized Trial
claimHowever, the findings across these studies remain inconsistent, and conclusive evidence supporting clear performance or recovery benefits has yet to be established.
evidence level4
citationUçar Halil (2026)
sourceAcute effects of citrulline malate and L-arginine, alone and in combination, on anaerobic performance indicators in highly trained taekwondo athletes
topicCitrulline Exercise Performance Randomized Trial
claimNo significant sequence effect was detected (= 1.08,= 0.393, ηp= 0.213), and no significant period × sequence interaction was observed (= 1.04,= 0.430, ηp= 0.206), indicating no statistically significant evidence of meaningful carryover effects and supporting the adequacy of the 72-h washout period.
evidence level4
citationUçar Halil (2026)
sourceAcute effects of citrulline malate and L-arginine, alone and in combination, on anaerobic performance indicators in highly trained taekwondo athletes
topicCitrulline Exercise Performance Randomized Trial
claim1 2 3 Taekwondo is a full-contact martial art in which successful performance is largely determined by the execution of high-force kicking techniques directed to the trunk protector or head of the opponent (,).
evidence level4
citationUçar Halil (2026)
sourceAcute effects of citrulline malate and L-arginine, alone and in combination, on anaerobic performance indicators in highly trained taekwondo athletes