Citrulline Malate
Supports pump and may support high-volume training performance.
Educational only — not medical advice. BodEvo summarizes research cautiously and labels estimates as estimates. Talk to a physician or registered dietitian before starting any supplement, diet, or training program.
What the evidence says
Moderate evidence for pump and performance.
Typical dose & timing
Dose: 6–8 g pre-workout
Timing: 30–60 min pre-workout.
Role in a stack
Pump support.
Redundancy check: Do not combine with L-citrulline.
Cautions & safety
Check whether label shows true citrulline amount or total citrulline malate.
Usually well tolerated.
Best for
pump · hypertrophy sessions
Buying guide
Budget: Bulk pure L-citrulline or citrulline malate powder — dose by weight to 6–8 g. No flavor needed.
Standard: Citrulline from a brand with disclosed dosing and lab testing. Confirm true citrulline content, not just total malate.
Premium: Third-party tested citrulline for competition use, with the citrulline amount clearly labeled.
References
- L-citrulline supplementation: emerging role in cardiovascular health and exercise metabolism. Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition & Metabolic Care (2017)
Review of citrulline (as malate or standalone) supporting blood flow and performance. Evidence is moderate; citrulline malate and L-citrulline are largely interchangeable.
Use it in the app: open the Supplement Library and Stack Builder — free, local-first, no account required.