Dentist here. Great summary Doc, and thank you for repeatedly mentioning periodontal disease, diabetes and atherosclerotic artery disease in the same breath 👍
I’m a 75y/o male with long term cardiovascular issues. I started taking 1000mg L-Citriline after watching Dr Brewer video. It has been 4 years and my latest cardiac tests show that my obstructions have receded. I now have cardiac appts once yearly instead of every 90 days. Dr would NOT aggree with me that the L-Citriline was the cause. Dr Brewer is awesome.
I’m 39 and healthy - thin and very active - but had been noticing a substantial decline in the frequency and quality of erections the last two years. Started taking 3 grams of L-Citruline two weeks ago and am already noticing a massive difference.
I am 67 yr old male with occasional high blood pressure. I take citrulline 2 to 5 grams early in the morning. Heart rate in the 60's and never had that. It works really well. I will continue.
A couple years ago I decided to do 100K push ups in 1 year. I started using Citrulline as well as other supplements to aid in recovery. Throughout the year, I would sometimes forget to take my supplements for a few days, and I started experimenting with different ones. I was also taking Arginine, Glutamine, creatine, and some other nutropics at times. I was able to make a very clear distinction that when I was taking Citrulline, I was able to do push ups in reps of about 70+. When I forgot to take Citrulline, my reps were closer to 50. I tested numerous times, and the difference was obvious. It would take 2-3 days to see the benefit of Citrulline, and also in the reverse, if I ran out or forgot to take it for a few days, it would take 2-3 days for the effects to wear off. Citrulline became probably my favorite supplement, because the effects on my muscle endurance were very clear.
That doctor that wrote the book about using Arginine to get NO in your system was jumping the conclusion. He used it in liquid form and injected in the paient. You can't eat enough of the powdered form to get it to work good enough to do what he did. L-Citrulline is a precursor to Arginine and it takes a different path to achieve the goal. That is why it is working for a lot of people. I'll be 74 this month and I mixed it with Creatine and I was really surprised how well it worked the first time out of the box. I had been taking Creatine for several years and that was a real push forward as well. If your dieting you might want to add HMB as well. But I did take the L-Citrulline with Malate 2:1.
I lowered my blood pressure by going vegan. Those leafy greens, specially spinach and arugula work pretty good. It has taken 6 weeks to work, but im willing to take l citrulline .
I had severe ED and viagra kind of things gave hot flashes, headaches and a unhealthy feeling. I started with Citrulline Malate and within days I felt much better in that departement. 😊
I’m 72 , I lift weights and am still working as a carpenter. My familia genetics are long lived. I take L-citraline (sp) because I put my trust in the studies and research . I hope they are right. I also take Creatine because of 20+ years of research and studies avowing it’s benefits. Thanks for your research and sharing.
Citrulline and creatine are natural substances already in food. They will help if you have a deficiency. Essentially the same as taking a protein supplement.
I had heard about citrulline for some time now. About three years ago I was awakening in the mornings with high systolic numbers. Generally in the 150's. I started taking 3 mg of citrulline twice a day, and after only two weeks by pressure was down in the 118 to 125 range consistently. I have been on it now for over 2 years and everything is fine. I work out with weights 3 days a week and it helps with my workout endurance. I do HIIT training and it helps noticeably. Also I am 72 years of age and am able to maintain my strength levels just as when I was much younger. I will continue to take it.
I am 57 years old and a die-hard cyclist. I took l-citrulline tablets 750 mg and increased it to 1500 mg per day. Wow. I cycled around and did not feel tired at all. I did not feel muscle pain that i usually do. I was not panting for breath anymore. After cycling I felt like I could cycle twice more the distance I did whereas under normal circumstances I would have felt dead tired. So, L-Citrulline improved my physical performance, made my heart feel stronger and also improved my erection. I felt like I was 25 years old! It's just amazing!!!
Yeah, I'm with you there! I'm 62 and an experienced and die-hard cyclist as well. I've been taking 1,000mg of L-Arginine per day for about 10-12 years. At this point it's hard to tell if it makes any difference, but I'm assuming it has and still does. I increased my daily dosage to 2,000mg about 4-5 weeks ago and then about 3 weeks ago I began taking 750mg of L-Citrulline per day in addition to the L-Arginine. In the span of only a few days, I noticed the exact improvements in my cycling performance that you've reported. It's as if your muscles function more effectively and the lactic acid dissipates more efficiently allowing you to sustain high efforts for longer intervals. Off the bike I've noticed that the blood flow to my toes has improved as I have been suffering from some peripheral numbness in my feet for about 7-8 months. I'm not sure if these improvements are solely due to the addition of L-Citrulline or the increased amount of L-Arginine or the combination of taking both. I suspect it's the combination. I am also considering doubling my daily L-Citrulline dose.
I have Neutropenia (HCC) , Erythrocytosis, Thrombocytopenia (HCC) and Undifferentiated spondyloarthropathy. I also suffer from chronic fatigue. I have been through all medical tests to reveal the reasons but no diagnosis yet. I have tried Citrulline malate for two weeks now and I started to be very active immediately. I go 6 days a week to the gym now! I used to go two three times a week. So, yes I think it works.
Wow, I have CFS and really appreciate all the positive notes in this comment! I bought it but haven't implemented yet, will add it to daily regimen immediately!!
I’m a Vietnam veteran and a life long cyclist. My exposure to the exfoliate Agent Orange in Vietnam has caught up with me and affected my blood pressure. The BP med prescribed is Losartan 50mg daily, but the side effect of fatigue has drastically reduced energy and my cycling. I’m going to try this supplement soon and, if it helps, good or bad, I’ll report back with honest results. I’m hoping it helps, and thank you for sharing this information.
I wish you well brother. Wish there was a chat/posting place for this product that we could talk about results. After a couple of weeks of researching this, then seeing this video with all the great results, I am going to order this...good fortunes to you...
I recently started taking two grams of l-citrulline twice a day and my blood pressure went from 145 over 95 to 125 over 85. It has never been this low my whole life.
But that's only because the citrulline is working on the high blood pressure,,, it will probably go back to normal when you stop taking the citrulline,,,
Wow !!!!! Thanks Doc ! Thank you for a wonderful explanation for lay persons......the clot image is devastating ! You got my attention with the "cracked tennis court" analogy. I am a 60 year old certified tennis instructor and once again I realize INFLAMMATION is a KILLER. I am very healthy but never forget to realize how magnificent and delicate of bodies truly are.
67 year old healthy male. Out of all of the products that I have tried for restricted urine flow, citrulline had an almost immediate effect. Within 20 minutes of taking it, I would have a piss reminiscent of when I was in my 20's. And one dose a day was all that was needed. Yes, my better half noticed an improvement in me as well. The bulging veins you have in your lower legs in the morning? 10 minutes after citrulline and everything is looking normal. It also helped with inflammation in my joints and my workouts were immediately more intense with that robust good kind of tired I used to have in my younger days. Since then I have amped up my water intake as well and swap out between citrulline and nutrulline, which has similar results although somewhat muted. I have also started taking a multivitamin as well and started counting calories and macros. But citrulline literally 'woke me up.'
@@johnizitchiforalongtime Why are you asking the same question to every comment? Why not just do a Google search on where you can get it? It's simple.
Thank You! Well explained and easy to understand. I've just started using L-Citrulline and I almost immediately feel its effects as some type of energy throughout my body. I found this video because I am so pleased with results.
After listening to your presentation, I bought L-Citrulline 750mg. It has been about 2/3 weeks now taking 2 doses in the morning and 2 in the evening. I am 72, I have had issue's with bowel movement for years, lots of diarrhea. Since taking L-Citrulline, I have had a a consistent bowel movement with well formed poop. I have also had better and stronger erections.
I started taking L citrulline about 90 days ago as a replacement for amlodipine (5mg). I was having several effects from the amlodipine, like feet and ankle swelling, tremors and palpitations. My blood pressure is in the normal range of about 128/72, which is lower than with the prescription. I also take losartan/htzc. I am 73 and walk daily about 2 miles. I take 750 mg on an empty stomach before breakfast. An added benefit is that the supplement helped with erections.
I'm a 50 year old gym rat and former college football player. I started taking L-Citrulline two weeks ago and immediately noticed that my performance in the cardio section of my workout instantly improved. I've also noticed improvements in the bedroom as well (I don't have ED, but I do struggle from time to time). It could very well just be a placebo effect, but I doubt it (any placebo effect, I think, would have worn off by now). In my experience, this stuff works.
I have been taking this since quitting adderall 2.5 months ago and have had both expected and unexpected benefits. I did lots of research and found my optimal dose to be 6g/day, powder form dissolved in water. My energy is now stable and plentiful. My Raynauds attacks are practically non-existent, which I wasn’t expecting (but makes sense given the vasodilation effect) and is remarkable given the freezing winter temps. I am able to do some exercise now without fatiguing in 5 minutes. Great stuff.
I use l-citrulline along with L-Arginine and it helps me a lot it stabilizes my blood pressure my memory has come back I get around a lot better I seem to get sicker a whole lot less and I'm 56 years old so those two in combination have helped me dramatically
Also I would like to ad this there is absolutely a quality issue . I've heard people say all the aminos come from the same company or the same place ,but I've absolutely noticed a quality difference this has to do with how it's broken down or refined ,and where or how it's kept . Temperature is critical with some i would say all of these aminos .
I have bought some L-Citrulline for ED and have just finished my first bottle using Two Capsules a day, 1,500mg 90 day supply the brand is nutricost and I have Not seen any improment as of yet.
82 yo with OAB. Strong urgency problems. Started on citrulline two weeks ago and within two days I noticed less urgency episodes. I think this is the only supplement that I have ever taken that actually worked for me. So far, I’m a believer. Bill Nichols
When you mention nitric oxide and citrulline we need to mention acetylcholine. That is the main neurotransmitter that binds to its receptor on the endothelial wall to start the process of NO production. Taking dietary choline along with citrulline and arginine is like making your own nitric oxide power plants in your body. Choline is mainly found in egg yolks. We need about 500mg per day.choline will combine with acetyl coa which is a product of glycolosis and that combo forms acetylcholine which circulates in the blood and when the endothelial wall is stretched with increased blood flow it signals acetylcholine to bind to the receptor. The nitric oxide is then formed from arginine and the nitric oxide causes the blood vessel to dialate
I know L citrulline works. Been taking s product for 6 months called " "Blood flow" by juvenon. Works great. It has both arginine and L-Citruline. You can see online. However, they some proprietary ingredients. There could be other things like choline but not sure. It works good however I am gonna increase the recommended dosage with intermittent introduction and simply alternate. I think everyone has a different response rate and amounts for many supplements just like drugs have to be. It's still important to eat a healthy real food diet and get rid of processed food and alcohol. Dr Berry says eat a PHD. Thats a proper human diet. Carnivore or keto carnivore. I agree. Eggs, red meat, seafood, butter, bacon. I'm 71 and feel the difference. Good luck
I had a hip replacement due to a 4 metre fall (smashed my hip) and even 8 months on, I noticed my lower operated leg was different to my non-operated leg, the skin looked dull and lifeless, had a scaly skin appearance and different in color. JUST one week after supplementing with Citrulline Malate (6gr) I cannot believe the difference! The color is back, the scaly appearance has gone and it now looks like my non-operated leg. I lift weights four days a week and I had to double check I was picking up the correct dumbbells because they felt lighter than usual. One other thing I noticed; I use to get mid afternoon slumps, just a tired and flat period; but they have gone since taking CM. Unbelievable stuff!
I've been taking 1,000 mg of L-Arginine 2 times a day. I ran across an article about nitric oxide and ED. I must say that it helps. I have sex everyday usually and I am 71 years old. I've also been taking medical grade fish oil 20 years ( 2 grams 2 × a day). I don't work out in the gym but I walk about a mile and a half a day. I stay away from sugary things like cakes candies and ice cream. My weaknesses Pizza and Cheesesteak Hoagies. I feel happy and grateful.
I hear you I'm Italian 64 and I eat all that stuff as long as you detoxify your liver and you keep your stomach enzymes strong you can eat anything it's just a matter of cleansing your system bone appetite
I found that the ED drugs I was using had stopped working most of the time. I wanted more nitric oxide in my system so I started eating about 2 oz of arugula every day. it worked after a day or two, the ED drugs are back working better now than they have in a few years. I am 58. I think arugula is one of the best ways to get nitric oxide into your system and only 4 dollars for a 3 day supply
Seems to work somewhat with ED at the dose I am taking. I get 2 g when I take a pre-workout 1x/day. Physician has me taking 500IU of vitamin D 1X/day. I am 1 year post-prostatectomy which induced ED as an obfuscating factor. Been lifting for about 5 years. I don't have pubmed or medline access to journals anymore so I don't know what the dose response is for the l-citrulline. So for me, n=1 so not good science for results, meaning my results are completely anecdotal.
I am thinking that 3grams may be needed for more of a therapeutic dose and probably best when combined with L-Arginine with the same dosing, but each person is unique, right.
6 grams is suppose to be the workout dose from my experience and studies I have read and what most good preworkouts have for the amount. I always felt that it gave me a great pump and better endurance for my workouts. Been one of my favorite supplements but have to take a lot
Citrulline 8-10grams greatly improves my performance. It’s one of the few that you can tell it’s working. If I work out for 1 hr with weights, the last half hr is drastically different. I can perform more total work load. I think that it is its ability to clear ammonia rather than increasing NO.
@@lightbeingpontifex if you want to get rid of lactic acid check out Benotiamine That's a fat soluble B1 this is the answer for pain balances your blood sugar and a highly recommend taking boron like 10 to 40 milligrams with as much as 600 to 1200 mg of B1 fat Benefothimin do the research Believe me it works
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I'm 64 and have been training hard core all my life, I have quite a clean and natural diet and have my specific natural supplements I take but have noticed when I use l citruline on my big workout days I feel a difference in my ability to go longer for the burn.
I'm a diabetic and certified personal trainer. L Cit definetly works for me and my clients. Greater pumps and increased cardio conditioning are for real.
I've used Citrulline Malate for a long time and I can definitely say it makes a big difference as far as my althletic performance. Especially when I go cycling. As far as helping with erectile dysfunction, I can't really say I saw much of a difference. But for athletic performance, yes it definitely improves my cardio.
I train 5 - 6 days a week weights and some cardio. I take 6gm of Citrulline Malate, 6gm of Argenine ketoglutarate and 3gm of Glutamine Peptides every morning. I have seen a good reduction in blood pressure and increased blood flow (pump) during weight training sessions. I recently stopped taking these during 3 weeks of suffering from Coronavirus. At the latter part of the isolation I started to get Atrial Fibrillation, with my heart racing at about 130bpm then dropping to about 30bpm. I immediately started re taking the above items and within days the condition lessened and is now completely gone. Obviously this is just an anecdote but surely science begins with anecdotes and patterns.
I train elite freedive athletes , those with aspirations to national or world records. the 3 supplements I reccomend are L-Citruline ,L- Argannine and Astaxanthin . In freedive part of the MDR is Bloodshift , ischemaia and reperfusion , this produces a huge amount of ROS That can overwhelm the system , the body’ natural defense is NO . Hence rest and the supplements
I've been taking Citrulline Malate 3g twice a week prior to the shutdown of Fitness studios here in Mainz in Germany. I spent two hours, thrice weekly in resistance training. I also take 4g twice weekly of Creatine Monohydrate and 4g of Beta-Alanine after the training studio closed I stopped. The Beta-Alanine makes my skin tingle for half an hour after ingestion. The most notable effect is that they have caused growing disinterest in supplements when not training. Now I'm obsessing about diet. I'm 66 years old. Eating lots of fruit & veggie smoothies with Beets and broccoli sprouts.
I have taken both L-Arginine and L-Citruline, both work for me personally. O just started taking the L-Citruline a few months ago and I have not been disappointed. My pumps are insane during a workout. I'm 58 years old and I enjoy the results of this amino acid. Back in the day I would drink watermelon juice or eat some prior to working out. Watermelon works very well too!
I use Citrulline L Arginine beet root and tuarine im currently doing Cardio rehab and light weights im post bypass x4. 3 months i feel like i can do More Cardio as well as lift more
81 and in very good condition, except for what seems to be age related endothelial dysfunction. I would get BP at night up to 150 and bad leg cramps and lower leg tingling, I think due to reduced circulation due to vasoconstriction. Normally, I pump iron and walk/jog as a lifelong lifestyle with normal BP. I find that taking a tsp of C malate normalizes the nocturnal problem. I have enough experience with this to say that it definitely works in this case.
BP was averaging 140/90. After a month of L-Citrulline it came down to 118/78, lowest in years. Had to find a functional medical doctor to advise me. Allopathic doctors won’t recommend anything other than big pharma conventional meds.
I use a flavored citrulline with regular brewed tea and creatine. I did that for 8 weeks and felt really good over previous exercise with using only water. I weaned myself off the mixture over a week and then started another 8 weeks with just water. I could finish the total body exercise routine but felt whipped. On an occasion I felt okay but not like I did with the supplements. I completed the full 8 weeks even though I didn't want to. I restarted the mixture and on the second day I noticed that I was doing better and perceived that my exercise exertion and results were better. By the end of six days I knew this was the mixture that I'd continue to take and still do. Testimony not science but I feel it works for me and that's all I need.
Okay here's how to eliminate mental and physical fatigue I swear by it I've been doing it for two weeks and it just will flat-out works before you go to sleep at night take a teaspoon of glycine powder taste almost like sugar I've tried putting it in my mouth hole and it'll just dissolve fast it's great for your gum line it gets rid of ginger vitus Now when you take this at night time you will sleep better you will go into a deeper rim sleep wake up more refreshed have more mental focus and so much energy you won't believe the difference because this balance is blood sugar try it One teaspoon what about 6-8 oz of water right before you go to sleep
I am a tour guide in a Lighthouse - this means I need to talk immediately after climbing stairs. I take a single citrulline capsule and 2 beetroot capsules with breakfast and have no trouble. If I don't take them, it takes a minute or more for my breath to normalise so I can voice the information. I Just read down the comments and read choline is also related to NO, I also take choline in the morning with these as it helps my concentration.
HI Dr. Ford. Thank you so much for your informative videos. I use L-Citrulline in my work outs. It increases strength and athletic performance quite significantly!
My wife and I have been using L Citrulline for @ a year now and it has normalized our blood pressure and we plan on using L Citrulline from now on......
Hi @stanarts pls. Can you tell us how much L Citrulline is effective for High Blood Pressure?. Planning on taking Now product suppliment of L citrulline for my HBP.
Just purchased a bottle of 750mg/dose pills for this very reason. My BP is way high so I'm hoping it lowers it a bit. Have been taking pycnogenol with some success (but not much) that also increases NO. Hope the combination will synergistically help each to lower my BP even more. Don't believe in taking pharmaceuticals for anything. :)
@@lylek8933 I have tried and it works to lower blood pressure. I felt effect in just few days since I started taking it. Did you take it and hows effect so far?
I take bentonite clay, I use a blend of sodium gray clay, and a green clay which is a calcium bentonite, I drink Chaga tea that I hunt for myself , as a super antioxidant and tasty hot drink, D3 in winter, and Vit C, and lots citrus, a little diatom earth,and oregeno oil, I then went off my BP and Cholesterol meds a year later, and my levels all Improved year after year, so what helped me was eating dirt, drinking tea from a birch tree, and more citrus and sunshine, seems to me, the things closet to this earth and farthest from a pharmacy improved my life as I aged, I'm feeling better at 60 than I did at 40, taking all the meds I was recommended, to me they just covered up symptoms, never got to the root cause, metal deficiencies and toxic over loads, I have NO side effects, no coughs, no dry mouth no anxiety, So I like eating dirt because it;s a negative charge and it pulls out all the positive charged toxins , and it leaves over 75 trace elements in, including copper and some of the harder to absorb metals, I don't care if anyone believes me, but it helped me, I have come to my realization, things man make are dangerous to me, and what god made are precious to me.
@@korneliaboros7716 I went off all meds. If you read again, I know meds are bandiades, to make money. Now if you take clay do in early morn as you wake them wait 2 hrs to eat then your meds. Thats when I do my vitimin like that. Or a little insulin if sugar rises. They give people chloresterol drugs to turn it off? Yet calcium is what blocks an artery?
I use citrulline. I'm type 1 diabetic 51yrs. I now take it every 2nd day as I think the body demands more if used daily. I use it for slight ED and vascular health
One surprising thing that happened when I first started supplementing with l-citrulline is my urine smelled tangy for a day and then my body odor decreased dramatically.
I use L-Citrulline for preworkout, I might start to use it everyday, I have read that it could potentially help problems with urination as well, I occasionally have an overactive bladder. To be honest I don't know if it is having any real effect on me.
Start drinking Pau d acol tea and seek out other herbs like dandelion all strength in the bladder switch to natural vitamin C powder that will help restore it only takes a few months
@@georgek.7875 I think the citrulline did help a little bit, but I figured out a method called the breath hold method that is used to help people with shy bladder and it also helps with overactive bladder, and this method helped me more than anything.
Had a huge pump in the gym today. I use L-citrulline malate and I felt super energized today. Felt great. I'm going to order beta alanine to take with it along with creatine.
meat eggs, fish, and especially liver, have nitrates, CoQ10, and arginine, which are Nitric Oxide precursors, so there is a good start food wise, with a triple hit.
@@josearce4436 Can't get much lower in carbs with meat and eggs so not possibility in becoming diabetic. Like Dr. Atkins said meat + starchy food = diabetes.
@@PrevMedHealth just to let you know the brand was "now" in a white and orange container. 45 tablets at 750mg. although taking too much arginine gave me gi upset ( diarreaha ) and another time taking it before bedtime resulted in an adverse reaction where i felt dizzy ( low blood pressure ) although it did work wonders for my ED.
I take about 3 - 4.5 grams a day of l-citrulline with Pycnogenol for some leg circulation issues I have when sitting for long periods of time. Long drives or just sitting in general causes bad hamstring cramps. It's working great for that. Great bedroom side effect also. Also Grape Seed Extract works good in place of Pycnogenol. Much cheaper.
@@comandotech1 I've seen preworkouts with up to 5 grams. 3 grams should be ok. Also seen others recommend l-citrulline with l-arginine an hour or so before "activities". I take it the same time every day and seems to help whenever.
It's not going to make me 18 again, but it does work. I use a low dose several times per week because it gives me just enough of an energy boost that my workouts are more productive. It also has a slightly positive effect for that other reason, if that's why you're needing it.
Dr. Brewer, I take a blend of L-Citrulline/L-Arginine daily, usually 3 grams. It definitely lowers blood pressure, in addition to the other benefits you stated.
I took a blend of both as well for about 2 weeks and I've noticed a difference overall circulation. I'm about 2 weeks away from getting back on it longer and more consistently then previously mentioned, but after watching this video and doing some more research I'm a bit hesitant on going back to the combo of both, I'm thinking about just taking the L-Citrulline. What are your thoughts?
@@marcD318I have heard the same thing from other sources. I think I will just try L-Citrulline soon and see how that goes. I read the recommended dosage for ED is 5 to 6 grams daily.
Good article..My VA Medical PCP has been trying to kill me for years. Western Trained. I got off all meds and had the best lab reports in my life, 75 yrs young. My meds now are..Moringa-l-Arginine,L-Citrulline, Beet powder, lemon juice....Water....Drink empty stomack...I thank God for this.
L-Citrulline helps with blood flow and Nitric oxide.. I cycle it personally.. Absolutely helps with performance in the gym and lowered my blood pressure as well.
I take it for athletic performance so I cycle it as well during times of heavy training. I do 8 weeks on then take a break. I would not take it as a daily continuous supplement to lower blood pressure. But that's just my choice. I use black seed oil instead for that.
@@krane15 Exercise and diet handle blood pressure. But yes, l-citrulline works very well for blood pressure.. it has many benefits actually and I use it every week about 5 days a week. Always take the weekends off. Best wishes and good health. 👊😎
I recently saw a diagram indicating that glutamine and arginine work together in producing NO. Supposedly older people produce less this way. The same video by an MD indicated that greens can also help us produce NO.
Doc can you do one on the relationship between sunlight-made vitamin-D and the use of cholesterol in the production of Vitamin-D. Perhaps more sunlight exposure would reduce cholesterol.
Who told you that? Sunlight won't make a lick of difference with cholesterol, and neither will vitamin D. Diet is #1 then exercise. After those supplement like black seed oil, and citrulline will help further reduce LDL and blood pressure.
Hi, did you ever get any response or other information from another source? I was diagnosed with small fibre peripheral neuropathy in my feet 10 years ago. I will give it a try.
It increased my work out duration, and made my forearm vains pop out more also my calf’s veains pop more. I can feel it flowing through my vains and heat in the first few weeks.
I can rub certain blocked arteries and start to feel it heating up, so much that it causes a burn on the outer skin. After about 3-4 days, that area that was blocked is now free. It happens whenever I eat fake food like candy. So I dont know whats happening or whats in the candy, but thats my experience.
1 grm of citrulline, 500 mg of arginine, 500 mg magnesium 3x daily seems to be lowering my blood pressure from about 138/85 to 120/80. Some fluxuation. Sometimes it goes down more and others it will go down less, but it always goes down.
My BP is similar to yours. 137/75. I already eat a healthy diet with not too much salt, lots of potassium, veggies, work out with weights and cardio almost daily. I am pleased to know that citrulline is working for you. Just got my first batch and I am looking forward to improved health. Thank you for your contribution.
I found it to work quite well when starting a new excersize regimen after an extended period of inactivity, the recovery is noticeable versus without the supplement, in my personal experience, pure form L-Citrulline seems to work the best and quickest towards recovery and mental focus for the following hours after excersize rather consistantly.
Arnoldas Liaugaudas actually he said " in a months" so he could have meant in a month or in months depending on where his typo is. Sound like he meant to in a month to me but no one knows but him.
Unless I misunderstood, you started the video saying a patient had come in taking citruline for ED but the rest of the video was on athletic performance.
It improves my sexual libido,athletic performance and vascularity.People keep asking me why my veins are out like that.Btw this is low dosage extracted from watermelon rind...less than 400 mg
@@piecesofme8531 I have since reduced my intake because after heavy excersise it can cause rapid drop in blood pressure which can lead to heart attack or stroke.This will only happen if you are at risk or dehydrated so i would use this with caution and don't use too much and stay well hydrated.Careful when mixing with stimulants such as caffiene
Honestly, since my 20s I noticed a significant health decline. Now, at almost 50, I feel like an 80 year old. After seeing multiple specialists, I was left with no answers but pills to handle symptoms after hormone therapy killed off T-production and other issues. NO has therefore been something of interest. Sadly, there are so many caveats. For example, some NO-related supplements are not suggested for people over 40. People say you can eat cucumber and watermelon fo NO, but they rarely look at how much and how often you have to eat these L-Citrulline foods to get a suggested recommended daily dosage. During the summer, I eat cucumber sandwiches all the time and have never seen any benefits. The only foods I have ever had me feel 200%+ better the next day was cooked beet roots and cooked rutabaga greens. But, getting these foods year round are difficult. Plus, who wants to eat beets and rutabaga 365 days a week just to feel normal?!? All I have learned about our understanding if health is that, when contrasted by what we don't know, their is a very small veil between our days of treating health with leeches and humors vs our contemporary era approaches.
the big problem I have is that after favorable research of obscure supplements I usually take (or try) them. In no time at all you can easily be up to 10 , 20 or more supplements. My main focus now is eliminating supplements. I know this is a daunting challenge but I would like to see a list in order of preference of supplements by someone of your stature (MD MPH)
I've taken it for years and I notice on average my heart rate is lower on an elliptical machine, where if I take 3MG or more an hour before I do cardio, my heart rate usually doesn't go above 150 at a moderate phase II pace for 30 minutes. If I don't take any, it will go as high as 160 pretty consistently so I try to never forget to take it. I usually feel like I can get a better "pump" on weight training days but otherwise, I have no tangible numbers to do off of. Anecdotally speaking, it seems to work for me. My wife takes a dose a day for her hypertension and/or a dose if she feels like her BP is high but since she's on statins it's hard to really know if it makes a difference.
It reduces my fatigue and increases my endurance. Nothing hugely substantial that I can tell but nevertheless, I can tell when I have taken it vs not. I think the trick is to take it well before working out and consistently. I think of it as something that helps my blood flow better and reduces overall "slugishness". Could be a placebo, sure, but I don't think it is.
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Thankyou , I am winded all the time . I'll take it and arginine . I am protein deficient . I am sixty six and lean . But probably fat . My blood Suger goes down after I eat . ?? My doc thinks I have a weird hypoglycemia. Thankyou for all your info .
I use citruline malate for pre-workout for last three years along with coffee l carnitine and Beta analine I get the best pump and stamina while training
My wife got shingles. After much research she concluded it was caused by over use of arginine which she took at night for growth hormone release. She got this from bodybuilder forums where young guys were getting shingle while taking arginine. Seems you can offset it with lysine. Not sure if citrulline would have the same effect. Ocular shingles was one of the most painful experiences of her life so be careful.
I use 10 grams of pure L-Citrulline not citrulline-malate just before workouts usually for 2 months during early summer and the increase in vein size on my biceps are quite noticeable, as well as the "pump" that i am able to create! Love this supplement especially knowing its benefits to the cardiovascular system
I have been taking L-Cirtulline 6mgs for a month now and I have regained sensations I did not even realize I had lost. I would recommend anyone male or female to take L-Citrulline. ED symptoms have gone, and all-round sensitivity has improved. I think the improvement with cardiovascular function has had many benefits.
Hello Kevin....could you tell me whether you took pure L citruline or Citruline malate for ED.....and which brand.....tablet or powder form and dosage timing....love from India...pls reply I willl wait..
Hi@@inderjeetsingh5554 I take 6 grams of pure L-Citrulline powder per day in the morning. The recommended dosage on the pack is 6 grams or two scoops dissolved in 200 mls of water. The company is called "FU Focal Nutrition" and the product is Phamaceutical grade L-Citrulline. It does not taste the best, so I now mix two level scoops (the scoop is in the bag) with orange juice, you need to keep stirring until completely dissolved. My wife purchased the 1kg bag of pure L-Citrulline powder online from a supplier here in Australia (Sydney). The product is called "Pure L-Citrulline Powder" and it is in a black plastic resealable bag. I found it took about two weeks before I started to notice a real difference. After a month there were no signs of ED. I am now experiencing sensations I did not realize I had lost. Cheers.
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The watermelon, ED connection I heard about years ago makes sense now. Thanks
Dentist here. Great summary Doc, and thank you for repeatedly mentioning periodontal disease, diabetes and atherosclerotic artery disease in the same breath 👍
I’m a 75y/o male with long term cardiovascular issues. I started taking 1000mg L-Citriline after watching Dr Brewer video. It has been 4 years and my latest cardiac tests show that my obstructions have receded. I now have cardiac appts once yearly instead of every 90 days. Dr would NOT aggree with me that the L-Citriline was the cause. Dr Brewer is awesome.
Of course he/she does not agree with the cause. Not produced by a drug manufacturer
Now add 10,000 fu of Nattokinase per day. Your welcome. 👍
I’m 39 and healthy - thin and very active - but had been noticing a substantial decline in the frequency and quality of erections the last two years. Started taking 3 grams of L-Citruline two weeks ago and am already noticing a massive difference.
Same thing happened to me this year. So do u think l cetrilune can helps?
Pics or I don't believe
Key operative word being 'massive'
@@velkylev4217what you ask is logical but impossible
@@hankramos8663 LET THY FOOD BE THY MEDICINE
I am 67 yr old male with occasional high blood pressure. I take citrulline 2 to 5 grams early in the morning. Heart rate in the 60's and never had that. It works really well. I will continue.
Thanks for sharing that
A couple years ago I decided to do 100K push ups in 1 year. I started using Citrulline as well as other supplements to aid in recovery. Throughout the year, I would sometimes forget to take my supplements for a few days, and I started experimenting with different ones. I was also taking Arginine, Glutamine, creatine, and some other nutropics at times. I was able to make a very clear distinction that when I was taking Citrulline, I was able to do push ups in reps of about 70+. When I forgot to take Citrulline, my reps were closer to 50. I tested numerous times, and the difference was obvious. It would take 2-3 days to see the benefit of Citrulline, and also in the reverse, if I ran out or forgot to take it for a few days, it would take 2-3 days for the effects to wear off. Citrulline became probably my favorite supplement, because the effects on my muscle endurance were very clear.
That’s very interesting !!
What dosage were you taking a day?
@@Dakota_B_ I didn't weigh it out, but in the range of 3-5g daily.
That doctor that wrote the book about using Arginine to get NO in your system was jumping the conclusion. He used it in liquid form and injected in the paient. You can't eat enough of the powdered form to get it to work good enough to do what he did. L-Citrulline is a precursor to Arginine and it takes a different path to achieve the goal. That is why it is working for a lot of people. I'll be 74 this month and I mixed it with Creatine and I was really surprised how well it worked the first time out of the box. I had been taking Creatine for several years and that was a real push forward as well. If your dieting you might want to add HMB as well. But I did take the L-Citrulline with Malate 2:1.
Been taking it for about 3 months now and it lowers my blood pressure
Thanks
What brand how often do you take it
Very good
Any bad effects on our bladders?
I lowered my blood pressure by going vegan. Those leafy greens, specially spinach and arugula work pretty good. It has taken 6 weeks to work, but im willing to take l citrulline .
I had severe ED and viagra kind of things gave hot flashes, headaches and a unhealthy feeling. I started with Citrulline Malate and within days I felt much better in that departement. 😊
What dosage of citruline malate buddy?
Dosage????
I’m 72 , I lift weights and am still working as a carpenter. My familia genetics are long lived.
I take L-citraline (sp) because I put my trust in the studies and research . I hope they are right. I also take Creatine because of 20+ years of research and studies avowing it’s benefits.
Thanks for your research and sharing.
Citrulline and creatine are natural substances already in food. They will help if you have a deficiency. Essentially the same as taking a protein supplement.
How do you have the energy to do both??
@@wread1982 just lucky.
I had heard about citrulline for some time now. About three years ago I was awakening in the mornings with high systolic numbers. Generally in the 150's. I started taking 3 mg of citrulline twice a day, and after only two weeks by pressure was down in the 118 to 125 range consistently. I have been on it now for over 2 years and everything is fine. I work out with weights 3 days a week and it helps with my workout endurance. I do HIIT training and it helps noticeably. Also I am 72 years of age and am able to maintain my strength levels just as when I was much younger. I will continue to take it.
Where do you purchase your supply?
What brand do you take.
Do you really mean 3mg? That's hardly anything.
@@frequentlycynical642 he said twice a day
@@tanujmainrai 3mg is "nothing," regardless of twice a day.
I am 57 years old and a die-hard cyclist. I took l-citrulline tablets 750 mg and increased it to 1500 mg per day. Wow. I cycled around and did not feel tired at all. I did not feel muscle pain that i usually do. I was not panting for breath anymore. After cycling I felt like I could cycle twice more the distance I did whereas under normal circumstances I would have felt dead tired. So, L-Citrulline improved my physical performance, made my heart feel stronger and also improved my erection. I felt like I was 25 years old! It's just amazing!!!
Walmart does not carry the specific item, but it is in male enhancement libido items. Where can i get some.
Yeah, I'm with you there! I'm 62 and an experienced and die-hard cyclist as well. I've been taking 1,000mg of L-Arginine per day for about 10-12 years. At this point it's hard to tell if it makes any difference, but I'm assuming it has and still does. I increased my daily dosage to 2,000mg about 4-5 weeks ago and then about 3 weeks ago I began taking 750mg of L-Citrulline per day in addition to the L-Arginine. In the span of only a few days, I noticed the exact improvements in my cycling performance that you've reported. It's as if your muscles function more effectively and the lactic acid dissipates more efficiently allowing you to sustain high efforts for longer intervals. Off the bike I've noticed that the blood flow to my toes has improved as I have been suffering from some peripheral numbness in my feet for about 7-8 months. I'm not sure if these improvements are solely due to the addition of L-Citrulline or the increased amount of L-Arginine or the combination of taking both. I suspect it's the combination. I am also considering doubling my daily L-Citrulline dose.
Thank you
@@johnizitchiforalongtime Your local Vitamin Shoppe probably stocks it.
@@markn4526 Warning, L-arginine in older Men can cause prostate problems. Citrulline won't do that. ⚠
I have Neutropenia (HCC)
, Erythrocytosis, Thrombocytopenia (HCC) and Undifferentiated spondyloarthropathy. I also suffer from chronic fatigue. I have been through all medical tests to reveal the reasons but no diagnosis yet. I have tried Citrulline malate for two weeks now and I started to be very active immediately. I go 6 days a week to the gym now! I used to go two three times a week. So, yes I think it works.
Me too!!
@Ich same with me..
Wow, I have CFS and really appreciate all the positive notes in this comment! I bought it but haven't implemented yet, will add it to daily regimen immediately!!
Great
I’m a Vietnam veteran and a life long cyclist. My exposure to the exfoliate Agent Orange in Vietnam has caught up with me and affected my blood pressure. The BP med prescribed is Losartan 50mg daily, but the side effect of fatigue has drastically reduced energy and my cycling. I’m going to try this supplement soon and, if it helps, good or bad, I’ll report back with honest results. I’m hoping it helps, and thank you for sharing this information.
I wish you well brother. Wish there was a chat/posting place for this product that we could talk about results. After a couple of weeks of researching this, then seeing this video with all the great results, I am going to order this...good fortunes to you...
G'day mate,how were the results from using L citruline?
@@craigskinner6747 no change. I’m now taking 25mg of Losartan daily and my BP is under control. No side effects whatsoever.
Excellent, objective, honest, open-minded, curious. Well done sir.
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I recently started taking two grams of l-citrulline twice a day and my blood pressure went from 145 over 95 to 125 over 85. It has never been this low my whole life.
But that's only because the citrulline is working on the high blood pressure,,, it will probably go back to normal when you stop taking the citrulline,,,
@@lightbeingpontifex I do not plan on stopping the citrulline.
How long did it take to start working?
@@rodjohnon4950 almost immediately, let's say 2 days
@@TheHomeExpert5 have you felt any other effects? positive or negative?
Wow !!!!! Thanks Doc !
Thank you for a wonderful explanation for lay persons......the clot image is devastating !
You got my attention with the "cracked tennis court" analogy.
I am a 60 year old certified tennis instructor and once again I realize INFLAMMATION is a KILLER.
I am very healthy but never forget to realize how magnificent and delicate of bodies truly are.
Thanks
67 year old healthy male. Out of all of the products that I have tried for restricted urine flow, citrulline had an almost immediate effect. Within 20 minutes of taking it, I would have a piss reminiscent of when I was in my 20's. And one dose a day was all that was needed. Yes, my better half noticed an improvement in me as well. The bulging veins you have in your lower legs in the morning? 10 minutes after citrulline and everything is looking normal. It also helped with inflammation in my joints and my workouts were immediately more intense with that robust good kind of tired I used to have in my younger days. Since then I have amped up my water intake as well and swap out between citrulline and nutrulline, which has similar results although somewhat muted. I have also started taking a multivitamin as well and started counting calories and macros. But citrulline literally 'woke me up.'
Thanks
@@PrevMedHealth Enjoy your stuff and your approach btw, keep it up.
Where can i get some, heard so much about it lately.
@@johnizitchiforalongtime your local vitamin shoppe has both.
@@johnizitchiforalongtime Why are you asking the same question to every comment? Why not just do a Google search on where you can get it? It's simple.
The sound recording on this episode is much better than many others. Wish you proceed this way in the future. Thank you for all your insights.
Thanks foe the feedback. Better sound is critical.
Thank You! Well explained and easy to understand. I've just started using L-Citrulline and I almost immediately feel its effects as some type of energy throughout my body. I found this video because I am so pleased with results.
After listening to your presentation, I bought L-Citrulline 750mg. It has been about 2/3 weeks now taking 2 doses in the morning and 2 in the evening. I am 72, I have had issue's with bowel movement for years, lots of diarrhea. Since taking L-Citrulline, I have had a a consistent bowel movement with well formed poop. I have also had better and stronger erections.
Nice
I started taking L citrulline about 90 days ago as a replacement for amlodipine (5mg). I was having several effects from the amlodipine, like feet and ankle swelling, tremors and palpitations. My blood pressure is in the normal range of about 128/72, which is lower than with the prescription. I also take losartan/htzc. I am 73 and walk daily about 2 miles. I take 750 mg on an empty stomach before breakfast. An added benefit is that the supplement helped with erections.
U get benefits in erection?
Mike Sexton, Where do you get L citrulline?
@@benjamintribe4652 Thank you Benjamin. Would you happen to know the dosage amount in pill form?
@@freddie7145 from what I've seen thus far anywhere between 250mg all the way up to 1,200mg I usually take one a day preferably in the morning!!💪🏾💯
@@benjamintribe4652 Thank you very much Benjamin.
I'm a 50 year old gym rat and former college football player. I started taking L-Citrulline two weeks ago and immediately noticed that my performance in the cardio section of my workout instantly improved. I've also noticed improvements in the bedroom as well (I don't have ED, but I do struggle from time to time). It could very well just be a placebo effect, but I doubt it (any placebo effect, I think, would have worn off by now). In my experience, this stuff works.
What dosage?
I've seen it listed on the label of certain pre-workout drinks.
I have been taking this since quitting adderall 2.5 months ago and have had both expected and unexpected benefits. I did lots of research and found my optimal dose to be 6g/day, powder form dissolved in water. My energy is now stable and plentiful. My Raynauds attacks are practically non-existent, which I wasn’t expecting (but makes sense given the vasodilation effect) and is remarkable given the freezing winter temps. I am able to do some exercise now without fatiguing in 5 minutes. Great stuff.
Friend, you recommend that I take 3 grasm of Citrulline every day before my gym workout. and also a dose before having sex? Thanks.
Can you take Citrulline in addition to daily blood pressure meds? Also can you take Citrulline if you use viagra, or use one or the other?
I use l-citrulline along with L-Arginine and it helps me a lot it stabilizes my blood pressure my memory has come back I get around a lot better I seem to get sicker a whole lot less and I'm 56 years old so those two in combination have helped me dramatically
Sir .. can u pls tell ..
At this age do u have erections ???
I’m 56 yrs old and a diabetic how much do you take and does it help with ED?
I also combine citrulene and L-Arginine. It definitely helps get more oxygen to the blood. I got a good muscle pump during weight training.
Sir How old are you?
Also I would like to ad this there is absolutely a quality issue . I've heard people say all the aminos come from the same company or the same place ,but I've absolutely noticed a quality difference this has to do with how it's broken down or refined ,and where or how it's kept . Temperature is critical with some i would say all of these aminos .
I have bought some L-Citrulline for ED and have just finished my first bottle using Two Capsules a day, 1,500mg 90 day supply the brand is nutricost and I have Not seen any improment as of yet.
Thanks for being specific
I tried nutricost on something else, I forgot, and was let down. Pretty bottle drew me in (!!)
IV done self studys with l-citrulline and it increases muscle pump massively in the gym.
100% works no question.
The best discussion of L-citrulline I've found on TH-cam. I'm now a subscriber and will be informing my cycling friends about this video.
Thank you very much!
Seems promising! But for how long you would have to take it ! Any side effects for long term use? And who can’t take it ! Thank you all .
Thank you for helping people on TH-cam with this info.
Thanks.
82 yo with OAB. Strong urgency problems. Started on citrulline two weeks ago and within two days I noticed less urgency episodes. I think this is the only supplement that I have ever taken that actually worked for me. So far, I’m a believer. Bill Nichols
Thank you for sharing
When you mention nitric oxide and citrulline we need to mention acetylcholine. That is the main neurotransmitter that binds to its receptor on the endothelial wall to start the process of NO production. Taking dietary choline along with citrulline and arginine is like making your own nitric oxide power plants in your body. Choline is mainly found in egg yolks. We need about 500mg per day.choline will combine with acetyl coa which is a product of glycolosis and that combo forms acetylcholine which circulates in the blood and when the endothelial wall is stretched with increased blood flow it signals acetylcholine to bind to the receptor. The nitric oxide is then formed from arginine and the nitric oxide causes the blood vessel to dialate
Thanks
So what Supplent that has all this in it that u would recommend that actually works?
I know L citrulline works. Been taking s product for 6 months called " "Blood flow" by juvenon. Works great. It has both arginine and L-Citruline. You can see online. However, they some proprietary ingredients. There could be other things like choline but not sure. It works good however I am gonna increase the recommended dosage with intermittent introduction and simply alternate. I think everyone has a different response rate and amounts for many supplements just like drugs have to be. It's still important to eat a healthy real food diet and get rid of processed food and alcohol. Dr Berry says eat a PHD. Thats a proper human diet. Carnivore or keto carnivore. I agree.
Eggs, red meat, seafood, butter, bacon. I'm 71 and feel the difference.
Good luck
Yes. I'm 57 years old and I feel like it gives me good blood flow and I think it does help ED
What brand do you use?
@@ronaldcoleman1323 - I find that generic low cost from most drug stores work just as well. You may wish to start there.
I had a hip replacement due to a 4 metre fall (smashed my hip) and even 8 months on, I noticed my lower operated leg was different to my non-operated leg, the skin looked dull and lifeless, had a scaly skin appearance and different in color. JUST one week after supplementing with Citrulline Malate (6gr) I cannot believe the difference! The color is back, the scaly appearance has gone and it now looks like my non-operated leg. I lift weights four days a week and I had to double check I was picking up the correct dumbbells because they felt lighter than usual. One other thing I noticed; I use to get mid afternoon slumps, just a tired and flat period; but they have gone since taking CM. Unbelievable stuff!
Congratulations! Thanks for sharing that
I am glad your recovery went well are you still taking Citrulline Malate? Any new pros or cons?
I've been taking 1,000 mg of L-Arginine 2 times a day. I ran across an article about nitric oxide and ED. I must say that it helps. I have sex everyday usually and I am 71 years old. I've also been taking medical grade fish oil 20 years ( 2 grams 2 × a day). I don't work out in the gym but I walk about a mile and a half a day. I stay away from sugary things like cakes candies and ice cream. My weaknesses Pizza and Cheesesteak Hoagies. I feel happy and grateful.
Everyday!
Daaang! Good on ya mate!
Yeah you have sex everyday...fugging lying to yourself.
I hear you I'm Italian 64 and I eat all that stuff as long as you detoxify your liver and you keep your stomach enzymes strong you can eat anything it's just a matter of cleansing your system bone appetite
@@b.j.thomas8606 pretty much :-) !!
I found that the ED drugs I was using had stopped working most of the time. I wanted more nitric oxide in my system so I started eating about 2 oz of arugula every day. it worked after a day or two, the ED drugs are back working better now than they have in a few years. I am 58. I think arugula is one of the best ways to get nitric oxide into your system and only 4 dollars for a 3 day supply
Thank you very much for sharing that
Seems to work somewhat with ED at the dose I am taking. I get 2 g when I take a pre-workout 1x/day. Physician has me taking 500IU of vitamin D 1X/day. I am 1 year post-prostatectomy which induced ED as an obfuscating factor. Been lifting for about 5 years. I don't have pubmed or medline access to journals anymore so I don't know what the dose response is for the l-citrulline. So for me, n=1 so not good science for results, meaning my results are completely anecdotal.
Thanks for sharing that
I am thinking that 3grams may be needed for more of a therapeutic dose and probably best when combined with L-Arginine with the same dosing, but each person is unique, right.
6 grams is suppose to be the workout dose from my experience and studies I have read and what most good preworkouts have for the amount. I always felt that it gave me a great pump
and better endurance for my workouts. Been one of my favorite supplements but have to take a lot
Citrulline 8-10grams greatly improves my performance. It’s one of the few that you can tell it’s working. If I work out for 1 hr with weights, the last half hr is drastically different. I can perform more total work load.
I think that it is its ability to clear ammonia rather than increasing NO.
+Mike Gaiso Thanks for sharing this experience. It will help others.
What about the lactic acid,,,
@@lightbeingpontifex if you want to get rid of lactic acid check out Benotiamine That's a fat soluble B1 this is the answer for pain balances your blood sugar and a highly recommend taking boron like 10 to 40 milligrams with as much as 600 to 1200 mg of B1 fat Benefothimin do the research Believe me it works
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Hello, somewhere I read that, regular use of L - Arginine and L- citrulline will clear the clogged arteries. Pls comment.
L-Citruline is converted to Argenine in the body, but Citruline is better by itself.
Vitamin c heals the arterial wound so the plaque doesn't have to be there clearing the inflammation,,,
I'm 64 and have been training hard core all my life, I have quite a clean and natural diet and have my specific natural supplements I take but have noticed when I use
l citruline on my big workout days I feel a difference in my ability to go longer for the burn.
I’ve taken it because of my knee. I also feel that I can do better doing cardio. When I take it. I stopped taking it and I feel the difference
Thanks
Brand?
I'm a diabetic and certified personal trainer. L Cit definetly works for me and my clients. Greater pumps and increased cardio conditioning are for real.
Take it with vitamin C and vitamin E it will help you out
I've used Citrulline Malate for a long time and I can definitely say it makes a big difference as far as my althletic performance. Especially when I go cycling. As far as helping with erectile dysfunction, I can't really say I saw much of a difference. But for athletic performance, yes it definitely improves my cardio.
What dosage?
Where can i get some.
what is your age
@@gregtarris9057 71
@@ClassicalLiberalWarrior 6-8gm. Some may start with 2-3gm.
I train 5 - 6 days a week weights and some cardio. I take 6gm of Citrulline Malate, 6gm of Argenine ketoglutarate and 3gm of Glutamine Peptides every morning. I have seen a good reduction in blood pressure and increased blood flow (pump) during weight training sessions. I recently stopped taking these during 3 weeks of suffering from Coronavirus. At the latter part of the isolation I started to get Atrial Fibrillation, with my heart racing at about 130bpm then dropping to about 30bpm. I immediately started re taking the above items and within days the condition lessened and is now completely gone. Obviously this is just an anecdote but surely science begins with anecdotes and patterns.
I use it for circulation in my hands and feet, works great!
Thanks for sharing that
Yes it does and I didn’t even notice
Niacin helps for cold hands and feet
I train elite freedive athletes , those with aspirations to national or world records. the 3 supplements I reccomend are L-Citruline ,L- Argannine and Astaxanthin . In freedive part of the MDR is Bloodshift , ischemaia and reperfusion , this produces a huge amount of ROS That can overwhelm the system , the body’ natural defense is NO . Hence rest and the supplements
Thank you very much for sharing that.
@T D Mendoza
MDR mammalian dive reflex
ROS free radicals
NO nitric oxide
How many mg?
I've been taking Citrulline Malate 3g twice a week prior to the shutdown of Fitness studios here in Mainz in Germany. I spent two hours, thrice weekly in resistance training. I also take 4g twice weekly of Creatine Monohydrate and 4g of Beta-Alanine after the training studio closed I stopped. The Beta-Alanine makes my skin tingle for half an hour after ingestion. The most notable effect is that they have caused growing disinterest in supplements when not training. Now I'm obsessing about diet. I'm 66 years old. Eating lots of fruit & veggie smoothies with Beets and broccoli sprouts.
Thanks for sharing that
Almost 80 and I use L-Citrulline and L-Arginine for my CHF and mitral regurgitation. IMO it helps me breath better and exercise longer.
Can women use it too for high blood pressure ???please reply
@@majeedmohamed9523 Yes it is basic physiology regardless of sex
I have taken both L-Arginine and L-Citruline, both work for me personally. O just started taking the L-Citruline a few months ago and I have not been disappointed. My pumps are insane during a workout. I'm 58 years old and I enjoy the results of this amino acid. Back in the day I would drink watermelon juice or eat some prior to working out. Watermelon works very well too!
Thanks for sharing that
Watermelon has always kind of in invigorated me, but I thought it was the extra hydration.
I use Citrulline L Arginine beet root and tuarine im currently doing Cardio rehab and light weights im post bypass x4. 3 months i feel like i can do More Cardio as well as lift more
Great! Thanks for sharing that. Do you know someone that might benefit if you share the video?
@@PrevMedHealth Yes i will share Video Ford Enjoy your Videos informative
Beet root? As in that sweet vegetable?
@@mostlypeacefulrowan8747 research beets in relation to NO.
I could always do more research. But I’m pretty clear already on it - beets help with bp, probably due to NO.
81 and in very good condition, except for what seems to be age related endothelial dysfunction. I would get BP at night up to 150 and bad leg cramps and lower leg tingling, I think due to reduced circulation due to vasoconstriction. Normally, I pump iron and walk/jog as a lifelong lifestyle with normal BP. I find that taking a tsp of C malate normalizes the nocturnal problem. I have enough experience with this to say that it definitely works in this case.
Do you take your c malate on an empty stomach? In evenings, or? for these issues? Thanks much:
BP was averaging 140/90. After a month of L-Citrulline it came down to 118/78, lowest in years. Had to find a functional medical doctor to advise me. Allopathic doctors won’t recommend anything other than big pharma conventional meds.
I use a flavored citrulline with regular brewed tea and creatine. I did that for 8 weeks and felt really good over previous exercise with using only water. I weaned myself off the mixture over a week and then started another 8 weeks with just water. I could finish the total body exercise routine but felt whipped. On an occasion I felt okay but not like I did with the supplements. I completed the full 8 weeks even though I didn't want to. I restarted the mixture and on the second day I noticed that I was doing better and perceived that my exercise exertion and results were better. By the end of six days I knew this was the mixture that I'd continue to take and still do. Testimony not science but I feel it works for me and that's all I need.
Okay here's how to eliminate mental and physical fatigue I swear by it I've been doing it for two weeks and it just will flat-out works before you go to sleep at night take a teaspoon of glycine powder taste almost like sugar I've tried putting it in my mouth hole and it'll just dissolve fast it's great for your gum line it gets rid of ginger vitus Now when you take this at night time you will sleep better you will go into a deeper rim sleep wake up more refreshed have more mental focus and so much energy you won't believe the difference because this balance is blood sugar try it One teaspoon what about 6-8 oz of water right before you go to sleep
I am a tour guide in a Lighthouse - this means I need to talk immediately after climbing stairs. I take a single citrulline capsule and 2 beetroot capsules with breakfast and have no trouble. If I don't take them, it takes a minute or more for my breath to normalise so I can voice the information. I Just read down the comments and read choline is also related to NO, I also take choline in the morning with these as it helps my concentration.
HI Dr. Ford. Thank you so much for your informative videos. I use L-Citrulline in my work outs. It increases strength and athletic performance quite significantly!
Thanks for sharing
Hello sir, if you dont mind me asking, which brand?
My wife and I have been using L Citrulline for @ a year now and it has normalized our blood pressure and we plan on using L Citrulline from now on......
Thanks for sharing that.
Hi @stanarts pls. Can you tell us how much L Citrulline is effective for High Blood Pressure?. Planning on taking Now product suppliment of L citrulline for my HBP.
Just purchased a bottle of 750mg/dose pills for this very reason. My BP is way high so I'm hoping it lowers it a bit. Have been taking pycnogenol with some success (but not much) that also increases NO. Hope the combination will synergistically help each to lower my BP even more. Don't believe in taking pharmaceuticals for anything. :)
How much do you take
@@lylek8933 I have tried and it works to lower blood pressure. I felt effect in just few days since I started taking it. Did you take it and hows effect so far?
I take bentonite clay, I use a blend of sodium gray clay, and a green clay which is a calcium bentonite, I drink Chaga tea that I hunt for myself , as a super antioxidant and tasty hot drink, D3 in winter, and Vit C, and lots citrus, a little diatom earth,and oregeno oil, I then went off my BP and Cholesterol meds a year later, and my levels all Improved year after year, so what helped me was eating dirt, drinking tea from a birch tree, and more citrus and sunshine, seems to me, the things closet to this earth and farthest from a pharmacy improved my life as I aged, I'm feeling better at 60 than I did at 40, taking all the meds I was recommended, to me they just covered up symptoms, never got to the root cause, metal deficiencies and toxic over loads, I have NO side effects, no coughs, no dry mouth no anxiety, So I like eating dirt because it;s a negative charge and it pulls out all the positive charged toxins , and it leaves over 75 trace elements in, including copper and some of the harder to absorb metals, I don't care if anyone believes me, but it helped me, I have come to my realization, things man make are dangerous to me, and what god made are precious to me.
Thanks for sharing that.
Dale Val how did you take klay with your medication? I would be interested to do the same but I know they interact with each other.
@@korneliaboros7716 I went off all meds. If you read again, I know meds are bandiades, to make money. Now if you take clay do in early morn as you wake them wait 2 hrs to eat then your meds. Thats when I do my vitimin like that. Or a little insulin if sugar rises. They give people chloresterol drugs to turn it off? Yet calcium is what blocks an artery?
I use citrulline. I'm type 1 diabetic 51yrs. I now take it every 2nd day as I think the body demands more if used daily. I use it for slight ED and vascular health
One surprising thing that happened when I first started supplementing with l-citrulline is my urine smelled tangy for a day and then my body odor decreased dramatically.
Because it removed ammonia
I use L-Citrulline for preworkout, I might start to use it everyday, I have read that it could potentially help problems with urination as well, I occasionally have an overactive bladder. To be honest I don't know if it is having any real effect on me.
Thanks. And I think that’s all too common. People get excited and say a supplement is helping them. But there is rarely objective support.
Start drinking Pau d acol tea and seek out other herbs like dandelion all strength in the bladder switch to natural vitamin C powder that will help restore it only takes a few months
Hi, did citruline end up helping with the overactive bladder?
@@georgek.7875 I think the citrulline did help a little bit, but I figured out a method called the breath hold method that is used to help people with shy bladder and it also helps with overactive bladder, and this method helped me more than anything.
@@KB-vv8gr thanks, I’ll have to give it a try. How old are you btw and at around what age did you start to notice you had an overactive bladder?
Had a huge pump in the gym today. I use L-citrulline malate and I felt super energized today. Felt great. I'm going to order beta alanine to take with it along with creatine.
What does the creatine do,,, and can it be used for mental focus like school,,,
meat eggs, fish, and especially liver, have nitrates, CoQ10, and arginine, which are Nitric Oxide precursors, so there is a good start food wise, with a triple hit.
Meat+eggs=DIABETES!!
@@josearce4436 can you show me the definitive science on that please. cheers.
@@josearce4436 show me the science on that, remember association is not causation.
@@josearce4436 Can't get much lower in carbs with meat and eggs so not possibility in becoming diabetic. Like Dr. Atkins said meat + starchy food = diabetes.
have taken for ED about 30 grams with no side effects. takes about 1 hour to work. has helped.
Thanks
@@PrevMedHealth just to let you know the brand was "now" in a white and orange container. 45 tablets at 750mg. although taking too much arginine gave me gi upset ( diarreaha ) and another time taking it before bedtime resulted in an adverse reaction where i felt dizzy ( low blood pressure ) although it did work wonders for my ED.
30g seems loads
@@jojomick1yeah, I thought 6 grams a day was the best.
I take about 3 - 4.5 grams a day of l-citrulline with Pycnogenol for some leg circulation issues I have when sitting for long periods of time. Long drives or just sitting in general causes bad hamstring cramps. It's working great for that. Great bedroom side effect also. Also Grape Seed Extract works good in place of Pycnogenol. Much cheaper.
Thanks
Friend, you recommend that I take 3 grams a day of Citrulline every day before my gym workout. and also a dose before having sex? thanks.
@@comandotech1 I've seen preworkouts with up to 5 grams. 3 grams should be ok. Also seen others recommend l-citrulline with l-arginine an hour or so before "activities". I take it the same time every day and seems to help whenever.
@@ottallman the effect of Citrulline is cumulative? can i take 6 grams before sex. thanks bro
It's not going to make me 18 again, but it does work. I use a low dose several times per week because it gives me just enough of an energy boost that my workouts are more productive. It also has a slightly positive effect for that other reason, if that's why you're needing it.
@Oh Happy Day Both, but don't count on it being a miracle substance. Cheers.
Dr. Brewer, I take a blend of L-Citrulline/L-Arginine daily, usually 3 grams. It definitely lowers blood pressure, in addition to the other benefits you stated.
I took a blend of both as well for about 2 weeks and I've noticed a difference overall circulation. I'm about 2 weeks away from getting back on it longer and more consistently then previously mentioned, but after watching this video and doing some more research I'm a bit hesitant on going back to the combo of both, I'm thinking about just taking the L-Citrulline. What are your thoughts?
@@marcD318I have heard the same thing from other sources. I think I will just try L-Citrulline soon and see how that goes. I read the recommended dosage for ED is 5 to 6 grams daily.
I use L-citrulline and/or L-arginine sometimes. Eating beets right now.
Body building, optimal health.
Thanks. Good luck!
Good article..My VA Medical PCP has been trying to kill me for years. Western Trained. I got off all meds and had the best lab reports in my life, 75 yrs young. My meds now are..Moringa-l-Arginine,L-Citrulline, Beet powder, lemon juice....Water....Drink empty stomack...I thank God for this.
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for the real Lol. I personally know what you mean. I use the VA primarily for the free Labs
Ditto here. I am 74 and take the very same type of supplements you do. My lab reports, blood pressure , and screenings of my arteries were great!
L-Citrulline helps with blood flow and Nitric oxide.. I cycle it personally.. Absolutely helps with performance in the gym and lowered my blood pressure as well.
I take it for athletic performance so I cycle it as well during times of heavy training. I do 8 weeks on then take a break.
I would not take it as a daily continuous supplement to lower blood pressure. But that's just my choice. I use black seed oil instead for that.
@@krane15 Exercise and diet handle blood pressure. But yes, l-citrulline works very well for blood pressure.. it has many benefits actually and I use it every week about 5 days a week. Always take the weekends off. Best wishes and good health. 👊😎
@@wildmansamurai3663 curious but what brand do you take?
@@tyrese5089 Currently I'm using the Now brand. Just pure L citrulline is what you're looking for. Works great I've been using it for years.
@@wildmansamurai3663 nice and thanks for the quick reply. 👍🏽
O K this citplus is obtainable where and WITHOUT a prescription??
YES ??
I'm in Australia, Queensland to be precise.
I recently saw a diagram indicating that glutamine and arginine work together in producing NO. Supposedly older people produce less this way. The same video by an MD indicated that greens can also help us produce NO.
Beets
@@ez-g3090 and arugula
What is NO?
@@juncapulong1911 NO = nitric oxide: 1 nitrogen atom N, and 1 oxygen atom O, bound to form the NO molecule.
I use citrulline periodically, and It greatly reduces the soreness I feel from a workout. I've never taken it for more than two weeks however.
Thanks for sharing.
Is there a particular ratio for l-arginine and l-citrulline intake ? Like if I take ~3g of l-arginine how much l-citrulline should I take with it ?
2 to 1 double Citrulline to Arginine
I take 3 grams of each twice a day and my blood pressure is 115/68. ED symptoms have disappeared.
@@comandotech1 I take Maca and Citrulline. If I had to choose one it would be citrulline. 4-6 grams per day.
@@JohnsonWhat28 Thanks friend, you recommend me to take Citrulline every day. or just before having sex. Thanks.
@@comandotech1 I take 4-6 grams everyday. It's supposed to help increase nitric oxide.
Will the use of DMSO potentiate the effects of Citrulline?
Does L-critrulline affect the kidney. Please advise. Thank u.
Doc can you do one on the relationship between sunlight-made vitamin-D and the use of cholesterol in the production of Vitamin-D. Perhaps more sunlight exposure would reduce cholesterol.
Who told you that? Sunlight won't make a lick of difference with cholesterol, and neither will vitamin D. Diet is #1 then exercise. After those supplement like black seed oil, and citrulline will help further reduce LDL and blood pressure.
You need cholesterol,, hormones are created from it you wanna t to lower the ldl
Tried it with black coffee, it gives u a kick to start ur workout ... anyways loved the video
Thanks!
Taste horrible with black coffee though
@@emanueljcruz add sugar then don't be complaining you have health problems
Does it help for neuropathy and or possible nerve damage? Thx Doug
Hi, did you ever get any response or other information from another source? I was diagnosed with small fibre peripheral neuropathy in my feet 10 years ago. I will give it a try.
Do citrulline and anticoagulants go together ?
It increased my work out duration, and made my forearm vains pop out more also my calf’s veains pop more. I can feel it flowing through my vains and heat in the first few weeks.
Thanks
I can rub certain blocked arteries and start to feel it heating up, so much that it causes a burn on the outer skin. After about 3-4 days, that area that was blocked is now free. It happens whenever I eat fake food like candy. So I dont know whats happening or whats in the candy, but thats my experience.
1 grm of citrulline, 500 mg of arginine, 500 mg magnesium 3x daily seems to be lowering my blood pressure from about 138/85 to 120/80. Some fluxuation. Sometimes it goes down more and others it will go down less, but it always goes down.
Jerry Simmons
Is it still working?
Stop eating beef,pork, and dairy. My levels are back to normal with zero meds.
My BP is similar to yours. 137/75. I already eat a healthy diet with not too much salt, lots of potassium, veggies, work out with weights and cardio almost daily. I am pleased to know that citrulline is working for you. Just got my first batch and I am looking forward to improved health. Thank you for your contribution.
I started using Citrulline Malate a little over a week ago, and I am pleased with the results, pump that it provides
Thanks for sharing that.
I found it to work quite well when starting a new excersize regimen after an extended period of inactivity, the recovery is noticeable versus without the supplement, in my personal experience, pure form L-Citrulline seems to work the best and quickest towards recovery and mental focus for the following hours after excersize rather consistantly.
Hey i started using it in conjuction with creatine and my bench press went up by 20kgs in a months tym.
Thanks. Congratulations.
Austine Ohdiambo 44 lb in one month? cmon. Hard to believe,
@@samuelclemons508 Mr Austine said in months. Not in one. It could be two or five.
Arnoldas Liaugaudas actually he said " in a months" so he could have meant in a month or in months depending on where his typo is. Sound like he meant to in a month to me but no one knows but him.
Unless I misunderstood, you started the video saying a patient had come in taking citruline for ED but the rest of the video was on athletic performance.
The perceptions are stronger than the hard evidence re: each of these topics.
@@PrevMedHealth Haha
But did it help his weiner?
@@luvmechanix A friend of mine says L Arginine helps, I tried it but it did nothing for me.
@@ibberman the body produces arginine and citrulline turns into argenine,,,
Can I take this even though I have normal pressure hydrocephalus
It improves my sexual libido,athletic performance and vascularity.People keep asking me why my veins are out like that.Btw this is low dosage extracted from watermelon rind...less than 400 mg
Are you still taking 400mg?
Also, do you take L-citrulline or citrulline malate?
@@piecesofme8531 I have since reduced my intake because after heavy excersise it can cause rapid drop in blood pressure which can lead to heart attack or stroke.This will only happen if you are at risk or dehydrated so i would use this with caution and don't use too much and stay well hydrated.Careful when mixing with stimulants such as caffiene
@Noé André Buy the powder form and experiment with lower dosage then increase as necessary
Honestly, since my 20s I noticed a significant health decline. Now, at almost 50, I feel like an 80 year old. After seeing multiple specialists, I was left with no answers but pills to handle symptoms after hormone therapy killed off T-production and other issues. NO has therefore been something of interest. Sadly, there are so many caveats. For example, some NO-related supplements are not suggested for people over 40. People say you can eat cucumber and watermelon fo NO, but they rarely look at how much and how often you have to eat these L-Citrulline foods to get a suggested recommended daily dosage. During the summer, I eat cucumber sandwiches all the time and have never seen any benefits. The only foods I have ever had me feel 200%+ better the next day was cooked beet roots and cooked rutabaga greens. But, getting these foods year round are difficult. Plus, who wants to eat beets and rutabaga 365 days a week just to feel normal?!? All I have learned about our understanding if health is that, when contrasted by what we don't know, their is a very small veil between our days of treating health with leeches and humors vs our contemporary era approaches.
the big problem I have is that after favorable research of obscure supplements I usually take (or try) them. In no time at all you can easily be up to 10 , 20 or more supplements. My main focus now is eliminating supplements. I know this is a daunting challenge but I would like to see a list in order of preference of supplements by someone of your stature (MD MPH)
Great. Stay tuned. I have a video about this coming up.
True dat!
You should priorize vitamins and minerals instead aminoacids. Most of aminoacids can be obteined from a good balanced nutrition.
I've taken it for years and I notice on average my heart rate is lower on an elliptical machine, where if I take 3MG or more an hour before I do cardio, my heart rate usually doesn't go above 150 at a moderate phase II pace for 30 minutes. If I don't take any, it will go as high as 160 pretty consistently so I try to never forget to take it. I usually feel like I can get a better "pump" on weight training days but otherwise, I have no tangible numbers to do off of. Anecdotally speaking, it seems to work for me. My wife takes a dose a day for her hypertension and/or a dose if she feels like her BP is high but since she's on statins it's hard to really know if it makes a difference.
It reduces my fatigue and increases my endurance. Nothing hugely substantial that I can tell but nevertheless, I can tell when I have taken it vs not. I think the trick is to take it well before working out and consistently. I think of it as something that helps my blood flow better and reduces overall "slugishness". Could be a placebo, sure, but I don't think it is.
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Thankyou , I am winded all the time . I'll take it and arginine . I am protein deficient . I am sixty six and lean . But probably fat . My blood Suger goes down after I eat . ?? My doc thinks I have a weird hypoglycemia.
Thankyou for all your info .
I use citruline malate for pre-workout for last three years along with coffee l carnitine and Beta analine I get the best pump and stamina while training
My wife got shingles. After much research she concluded it was caused by over use of arginine which she took at night for growth hormone release. She got this from bodybuilder forums where young guys were getting shingle while taking arginine.
Seems you can offset it with lysine. Not sure if citrulline would have the same effect. Ocular shingles was one of the most painful experiences of her life so be careful.
Thanks for sharing that. Ocular shingles is awful. Victims often wish it had been lethal. So sorry to hear that
I use 10 grams of pure L-Citrulline not citrulline-malate just before workouts usually for 2 months during early summer and the increase in vein size on my biceps are quite noticeable, as well as the "pump" that i am able to create! Love this supplement especially knowing its benefits to the cardiovascular system
Thanks for sharing
I have been taking L-Cirtulline 6mgs for a month now and I have regained sensations I did not even realize I had lost. I would recommend anyone male or female to take L-Citrulline. ED symptoms have gone, and all-round sensitivity has improved. I think the improvement with cardiovascular function has had many benefits.
Hello Kevin....could you tell me whether you took pure L citruline or Citruline malate for ED.....and which brand.....tablet or powder form and dosage timing....love from India...pls reply I willl wait..
Hi@@inderjeetsingh5554 I take 6 grams of pure L-Citrulline powder per day in the morning. The recommended dosage on the pack is 6 grams or two scoops dissolved in 200 mls of water. The company is called "FU Focal Nutrition" and the product is Phamaceutical grade L-Citrulline.
It does not taste the best, so I now mix two level scoops (the scoop is in the bag) with orange juice, you need to keep stirring until completely dissolved.
My wife purchased the 1kg bag of pure L-Citrulline powder online from a supplier here in Australia (Sydney). The product is called "Pure L-Citrulline Powder" and it is in a black plastic resealable bag.
I found it took about two weeks before I started to notice a real difference. After a month there were no signs of ED. I am now experiencing sensations I did not realize I had lost. Cheers.
As a lifgtwwight female (65yrs), am also interested in more specifics! Sounds like a winner…