Synergistic effect of long-term L-citruline supplementation combined with exercise on body composition in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

This study is the first to demonstrate through a meta-analysis that long-term supplementation of L-citrulline combined with exercise can synergistically improve BF and AFM in adults.

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Complementary Therapies in Medicine
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2026-03-03
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctim.2026.103339
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Muscle metabolism and nutrition
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Synergistic effect of long-term L-citruline supplementation combined with exercise on body composition in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

shanshan cai, Weizheng Wang, Ping Luo, Kang Liu (423471)
Complementary Therapies in Medicine
Muscle metabolism and nutrition
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Synergistic effect of long-term L-citruline supplementation combined with exercise on body composition in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

shanshan cai, Weizheng Wang, Ping Luo, Kang Liu (423471)
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Abstract

This study is the first to demonstrate through a meta-analysis that long-term supplementation of L-citrulline combined with exercise can synergistically improve BF and AFM in adults.

Complementary Therapies in MedicineVol. 98
Dalian University (CN), Nanning Normal University (CN), Lancaster University (GB), Wuhan Sports University (CN)
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Muscle metabolism and nutrition
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