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L-Ornithine

Recovery/Sleep · Evidence: Limited · Importance: Optional

An amino acid involved in the urea cycle, studied for stress and sleep.

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

Limited evidence for stress/fatigue; not a priority supplement.

Typical dose & timing

Dose: ~400 mg–2 g.

Timing: Evening if used for stress.

Role in a stack

Niche recovery amino.

Redundancy check: Low priority.

Cautions & safety

Evidence is thin.

Generally tolerated. Educational only.

Best for

stress/fatigue interest

Use it in the app: open the Supplement Library and Stack Builder — free, local-first, no account required.