NOW Foods, Sports, L-Ornithine Powder, 8 oz (227 g)

Fitness Amino Acids Protein Metabolism Urea Detox A Dietary Supplement Steroid Free Vegan Non-GMO GMP Quality Assured Ornithine is a non-essential amino acids that plays a central role in the urea cycle, functioning along with arginine and citrulline to rid the body of ammonia, a by-product of protein metabolism. Because ornithine is converted into arginine, it can help to maintain healthy arginine levels in the body. Ornithine can also be converted into other amino acids, such as citrulline, proline, and glutamate, as well as creatine, an important muscular energy source.