topicCitrulline Exercise Recovery 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 Recovery 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 Recovery Randomized Trial
claimData were analyzed using repeated-measures analysis of variance with appropriate post hoc adjustments, and statistical significance was set at P Results Compared with placebo, combined CITMAL + L-ARG supplementation significantly increased peak power output (747.85 ± 115.61 vs.
evidence level4
citationUçar H (2026)
sourceAcute effects of citrulline malate and L-arginine, alone and in combination, on anaerobic performance indicators in highly trained taekwondo athletes.
topicCitrulline Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claim631.61 ± 108.40 W, P -1 , P P P -1 , P Conclusion The findings of this study indicate that combined L-ARG and CITMAL supplementation is associated with improvements in selected anaerobic performance, agility, and countermovement jump outcomes in highly trained taekwondo athletes.
evidence level4
citationUçar H (2026)
sourceAcute effects of citrulline malate and L-arginine, alone and in combination, on anaerobic performance indicators in highly trained taekwondo athletes.
topicCitrulline Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimPurpose This study aimed to examine the acute effects of citrulline malate (CITMAL), L-arginine (L-ARG), and their combined supplementation on anaerobic power output during a standardized Wingate test, as well as on post-exercise agility and countermovement jump performance in highly trained taekwondo athletes.
evidence level4
citationUçar H (2026)
sourceAcute effects of citrulline malate and L-arginine, alone and in combination, on anaerobic performance indicators in highly trained taekwondo athletes.
topicCitrulline Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimSixteen highly trained male taekwondo athletes ( ≥ 18 years) completed four experimental conditions- L-ARG (6 g), CITMAL (8 g), combined L-ARG + CITMAL, and placebo (PLA)-administered in powder form 1 h before exercise, with each trial separated by 72 h.
evidence level4
citationUçar H (2026)
sourceAcute effects of citrulline malate and L-arginine, alone and in combination, on anaerobic performance indicators in highly trained taekwondo athletes.