topicL-Citrulline Endurance Randomized Trial
claimRisk of bias, small-study effects, sensitivity analyses, and GRADE certainty were assessed.
evidence level1
citationWang X (2026)
sourceEffects of Citrulline Malate Supplementation on Exercise Performance: A Systematic Review and Three-Level Meta-Analysis.
topicL-Citrulline Endurance Randomized Trial
claimCM supplementation was associated with a small improvement in overall exercise performance (g = 0.16, p = 0.01); however, prediction intervals were wide and statistical power was limited.
evidence level1
citationWang X (2026)
sourceEffects of Citrulline Malate Supplementation on Exercise Performance: A Systematic Review and Three-Level Meta-Analysis.
topicL-Citrulline Endurance Randomized Trial
claimCurrent evidence appeared more stable for acute than chronic supplementation, although the protocol subgroup difference remained uncertain.
evidence level1
citationWang X (2026)
sourceEffects of Citrulline Malate Supplementation on Exercise Performance: A Systematic Review and Three-Level Meta-Analysis.
topicL-Citrulline Endurance Randomized Trial
claimBackground: Citrulline malate (CM) is commonly used as an ergogenic supplement, but its effects on exercise performance and perceived exertion remain uncertain.
evidence level1
citationWang X (2026)
sourceEffects of Citrulline Malate Supplementation on Exercise Performance: A Systematic Review and Three-Level Meta-Analysis.
topicL-Citrulline Endurance Randomized Trial
claimIndividual exercise tolerance is defined as the amount of physical exertion that can be sustained before task disengagement and can be increased through appropriate training strategies [,].
evidence level4
citationStrasser Barbara (2026)
sourceDietary interventions interact with the perception of effort and enhance endurance performance: a brief narrative review
topicL-Citrulline Endurance Randomized Trial
claimWe then integrate evidence on the ergogenic effects of various dietary interventions with existing knowledge on perception of effort, focusing on how these interventions may limit the development of fatigue during endurance exercise and thereby influence effort perception.
evidence level4
citationStrasser Barbara (2026)
sourceDietary interventions interact with the perception of effort and enhance endurance performance: a brief narrative review
topicL-Citrulline Endurance Randomized Trial
claimSuch adjustments result in impaired time trial performance when perceived effort rises [], and improved performance when perceived effort is reduced [].
evidence level4
citationStrasser Barbara (2026)
sourceDietary interventions interact with the perception of effort and enhance endurance performance: a brief narrative review
topicL-Citrulline Endurance Randomized Trial
claim1 2 3 4 5 1 1 Individual aerobic endurance capacity determines how long and at what intensity everyday activities, such as climbing stairs or gardening, as well as strenuous sports, including running, cycling, or swimming, can be performed [].
evidence level4
citationStrasser Barbara (2026)
sourceDietary interventions interact with the perception of effort and enhance endurance performance: a brief narrative review