topicCitrulline Muscle Recovery Meta-Analysis
claimFor example, citrulline supplementation has been reported to improve cycling time-trial performance and oxygen uptake kinetics [,], while acute CM ingestion has also been associated with improved resistance exercise performance and reduced ratings of perceived exertion (RPE) [,].
evidence level2
citationYamanaka Ryo (2026)
sourceEffects of Acute Citrulline Malate Supplementation on Repeated 100 m Sprint Performance in Trained Sprinters: A Randomized Crossover Study
topicCitrulline Muscle Recovery Meta-Analysis
claimFor example, creatine-based supplementation has improved repeated sprint performance in some treadmill- and field-based protocols [,], whereas interventions targeting related nitric oxide pathways do not necessarily enhance anaerobic performance in trained athletes [].
evidence level2
citationYamanaka Ryo (2026)
sourceEffects of Acute Citrulline Malate Supplementation on Repeated 100 m Sprint Performance in Trained Sprinters: A Randomized Crossover Study
topicCitrulline Muscle Recovery Meta-Analysis
claimHowever, evidence regarding the effects of CM on true maximal sprint performance remains limited.
evidence level2
citationYamanaka Ryo (2026)
sourceEffects of Acute Citrulline Malate Supplementation on Repeated 100 m Sprint Performance in Trained Sprinters: A Randomized Crossover Study
topicCitrulline Muscle Recovery Meta-Analysis
claim1 2 Short-distance sprint performance is influenced by both energetic and intramuscular factors.
evidence level2
citationYamanaka Ryo (2026)
sourceEffects of Acute Citrulline Malate Supplementation on Repeated 100 m Sprint Performance in Trained Sprinters: A Randomized Crossover Study