topicL-Citrulline Exercise Fatigue 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 Exercise Fatigue 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 Exercise Fatigue 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 Exercise Fatigue 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
topicL-Citrulline Exercise Fatigue 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.
topicL-Citrulline Exercise Fatigue 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.
topicL-Citrulline Exercise Fatigue 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.
topicL-Citrulline Exercise Fatigue 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.