L-ornithine is a growth hormone releasing amino acid.
The following doses are recommended for healthy male adults:
For healthy female non-pregnant, non-lactating adults:
Start with about 25% of your target quantity and increase itgradually over a period of a few days to minimize the occurrence ofminor side effects such as nausea. When taking growth hormone releasingamino acids such as ornithine, it is recommended to take one to threegrams choline and one to two grams pantothenic acid, vitamin B5.
Serving Size 1 level teaspoon
L-ornithine
500 mg
(from L-ornithine hydrochloride)
Other ingredients: gelatin, purified water, MCT, magnesium stearate, silica
As a dietary supplement, take one capsule daily or as directed by ahealthcare professional. For best results, take on an empty stomachbefore bedtime.
Diabetics and borderline diabetics must use with care.Arginine might improve or worsen a diabetic condition.
Persons who have not completed their long bone growth (children and teenagers)should NOT use except under a physician's supervision. (This also applies topregnant or lactating women.)
Arginine and ornithine sometimes reactivate latent herpes virus infections,so persons who have ever had ocular or brain herpes must not use either ofthese.
Certain psychotics may experience worsened symptoms if they take arginine or ornithine supplement
