Citrulline malate

[zLeeKo]

Long story short, I ordered this supplement, since I need to cut the caffeine dosage due to recent anxiety attacks.

I know it might increase work capacity for endurance weenies. The NO/vasodilation thing is irrelevant (pump feels nice tho). Limited data of doing anything for strength or hypertrophy AFAIK. Found this on pubmed: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20386132
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25226311

Did anyone used it and in what dosage and find it usefull for improving hypertrophy training performance?

[Determinism]

I've recently started using it as well (i.e. few days ago). I use ~3g pre and ~3g post workout. Still experimenting.

The main reason I use it, is to help with recovery and limit DOMS. When having DOMS my training quality decreases. CM should help a little.

[zLeeKo]

Originally Posted by Determinism

I've recently started using it as well (i.e. few days ago). I use ~3g pre and ~3g post workout. Still experimenting.

The main reason I use it, is to help with recovery and limit DOMS. When having DOMS my training quality decreases. CM should help a little.

Ya, it's supposed to help with DOMS.

In studies they use 6-8g, but 3-4g also showed to be as effective.

Any particular reason you split the dosage that way?

[Determinism]

Originally Posted by zLeeKo

Any particular reason you split the dosage that way?

Same reasoning as with creatine. Some people say before workout (to assist your training), some people say after workout (to assist recovery). It probably doesn't matter much.

I'm reasoning that even if there's a difference (for example, CM is completely 'used up' by your training), you have one extra dose post workout to ensure it helps with recovery. It's probably BS.

[zLeeKo]

Haha I like that reasoning. Best of both worlds. Thanks.

[quaddawg]

Originally Posted by zLeeKo

Long story short, I ordered this supplement, since I need to cut the caffeine dosage due to recent anxiety attacks.

I know it might increase work capacity for endurance weenies. The NO/vasodilation thing is irrelevant (pump feels nice tho). Limited data of doing anything for strength or hypertrophy AFAIK. Found this on pubmed: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20386132
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25226311

Did anyone used it and in what dosage and find it usefull for improving hypertrophy training performance?

I've noticed slightly faster recovery when training more frequently. The best part is the surreal pump though, CM + carbs = massive and veiny

[zLeeKo]

Originally Posted by quaddawg

I've noticed slightly faster recovery when training more frequently. The best part is the surreal pump though, CM + carbs = massive and veiny

Ah, the NO goodness.

[Determinism]

Should it also be taken on rest days?

[zLeeKo]

Originally Posted by Determinism

Should it also be taken on rest days?

Nah, it's just amino acid, no need to load it either (except it's L-citrulline).

[zLeeKo]

^ Except you want to use it for health purposes, then it's fine to take it on rest days.