Effect | None |
Trial Design | Double blind |
Trial Length | 1-7 Days |
Number of Subjects | 10 |
Sex | Male |
Age Range | 18-29 |
Body Types | Trained, Average |
Peak and mean power output as well as biomarkers of nitric oxide metabolism (nitrate and nitrite, citrulline) were unaffected in judo athletes given 3 days of 6g L-arginine supplementation prior to a cycle ergometer test. Despite no increase in plasma citrulline, however, an increase in plasma arginine was noted.