Editing Citrulline (section)

==Commercial use==
L-citrulline is sold as a [[dietary supplement]], usually in powder form. Advocates suggest that since L-citrulline boosts nitric oxide production, helping arterial function and thus blood flow throughout the body, this might be helpful in treating or preventing various ailments. 
*Lowering [[blood pressure]] in people with elevated blood pressure.<ref>https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6369322/</ref>
*Easing symptoms of mild-to-moderate [[erectile dysfunction]], with fewer risks than [[Viagra]].
*Ameliorating circulatory problems such as slow wound healing due to [[diabetes]].
*Raising muscle protein levels, preventing malnourishment in the elderly and possibly improving athletic performance.
*Treating intestinal problems, including [[short bowel syndrome]], [[celiac disease]] and radiation-caused [[small bowel]] damage
*Various genetic disorders and health conditions such as liver disease, [[Parkinson's disease]] and certain [[dementia]]s.

Some of these assertions are based on animal studies, and like most dietary supplement claims have not be endorsed by the [[Food and Drugs Administration]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Miller |first1=Kelli |title=L-citrulline |url=https://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/l-citrulline-uses-and-risks |website=WebMD |publisher=WebMD LLC |access-date=16 December 2024}}</ref>

L-citrulline is added to certain [[energy drink]]s such as [[Reign (drink)|Reign]] and touted for its [[thermogenics|thermogenic]] effects.<ref>Label on Reign Inferno Watermelon Overlord can; Reign Beverage Company: Los Angeles, 2020</ref>