NOW Foods L-Ornithine

NOW Foods L-Ornithine is a non-essential amino acid that plays a central role in the urea cycle, functioning along with Arginine and Citrulline to rid the body of ammonia, a byproduct 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.

Features:

• Supports and maintains protein metabolism
• Vegetarian / Vegan
• Egg free, soy free

Directions: Adult Dosage: Take 2 capsules 2 times daily between meals. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 8 weeks.

Ingredients: Each capsule contains:
L-Ornithine (from L-Ornithine Hydrochloride) 500 mg

Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Veg Capsule (hypromellose, water), Rice Flour, Magnesium Stearate (vegetable source).

Caution: Do not use if you have hypersensitivity to L-Ornithine, or are Ornithine Delta-Aminotransferase deficient, are pregnant or breastfeeding. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are on a special diet, or have a kidney, liver or cardiovascular disorder. Some people may experience gastrointestinal discomfo