Ornithine

From MEpedia, a crowd-sourced encyclopedia of ME and CFS science and history

Ornithine or L-Ornithine is a non-essential amino acid, meaning it is not essential to eat foods containing it because the body can produce it from other amino acids.[1]

Potential uses[edit | edit source]

Ornithine is sometimes taken as a dietary supplement.

Theory[edit | edit source]

Evidence[edit | edit source]

Clinicians[edit | edit source]

Risks and side effects[edit | edit source]

Costs and availability[edit | edit source]

See also[edit | edit source]

Learn more[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. van der Poll, MCG; Luiking, YC; Dejong, CHC; Soeters, PB (September 2, 2009). "Amino Acids". In Caballero, Benjamin (ed.). Guide to Nutritional Supplements. Oxford, UK: Academic Press. pp. 7–8. ISBN 978-0-12-375661-9.