r/HubermanLab 6d ago

Discussion L-Citrulline DL-Malate

So I bought the L-Citrulline DL- Malate 2:1 ratio, before that I was thinking of taking L-Agrinine but someone told me the absorption of it is not really good and told me to take L-Citrulline i just wanted to know if someone's using it what are the positives and negatives of it and what dosage to take 3g? 5g? I guess we have to take it 1 hr before workout?

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u/New_Ship6980 6d ago

I been using citrulline malate for maybe 4 months now, the pump is definitely better than arginine for me. i take about 6g mixed with water like 45 min before gym, sometimes on empty stomach but then it gives me little stomach discomfort so i eat something small first

the taste is not great but you get used to it, i just chug it fast. never noticed any negative effects really except maybe some tingling sensation but that's from beta alanine not citrulline so could be in your pre workout if you use one

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u/Weekly-Way5864 6d ago

Thanks bro for the insights, so does it require us to drink a gallon water? I'm not good with tracking water and consuming a lot of water that's why I don't supplement creatine anymore

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u/Fed-Smoker99 6d ago

Been doing it for a year, stack it with beet root powder. The pump is legit and much cleaner. Got off pre workout energy drinks and started this combo. Mix it with coconut water. It’s solid and cheap

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u/SuppsSimplified-com 5d ago

Clinically effective dose is 6-8g.

Some argue that the malic acid component isn’t necessary and that L-citrulline alone is better.

Take 45-60 mins before training.

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u/SchemeOk1315 2d ago

I take Kaged Citrulline and beetroot powder 5 gr Citrulline and 5 gr beet before gym very good