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Citrulline Malate Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by NutraBio

Powder Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Citrulline Malate is a dietary supplement by NutraBio with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for exercise performance, muscle soreness and fatigue, blood flow and circulation.Based on those ingredients, 178 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are L-Citrulline DL-Malate. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Citrulline Malate by NutraBio

Four independent checks of what is known — a summary of the available information, not a grade of the product itself.

Evidence for Intended Use
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Not assessable

The stated purpose hasn't been mapped to our evidence data yet.

Why this rating?
  • We haven't mapped this product's purpose to our evidence data yet — it'll be graded on the next content refresh.
Ingredient Transparency
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.
Known Interaction Concern
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — L-citrulline.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 178 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.
Safety Information
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

HelloPharmacist summaryFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 22, 2015.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Citrulline Malate, straight from the product label.

Brand NutraBio
Barcode (UPC) 649908235314
Net contents 500 Gram(s); 1.1 lbs
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 22, 2015
DSLD ID 51192
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, No Allergies, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Citrulline Malate by NutraBio, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
3 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
3 Gram(s)
Servings per container
166
UPC/BARCODE
649908235314
IngredientAmount% DV
L-Citrulline DL-Malate3000 mg--

Other ingredients: Absolutely None

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Label statements
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Formulation

Zero fillers or excipients inferior ingredients banned substances - added sugars proprietary blends hidden ingredients

- Allergen free - Non-GMO - Gluten free - BSE/TSE free

Vegetarian

- No fillers - No excipients - No additives

Kosher, Vegetarian, Hypoallergenic, Non-GMO, Gluten free and BSE/TSE free. No added sugars, salt, preservatives, salicylates, or artificial color, flavor or fragrance.

Kosher, Vegetarian, Hypoallergenic, Non-GMO, Gluten free and BSE/TSE free. No added sugars, salt, preservatives, salicylates, or artificial color, flavor or fragrance.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

1 serving - Mixed with 8-16 oz. favorite beverage - 1-2x daily Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 1 level scoop (3g) mixed into your favorite beverage, 1-2 times daily or as directed by your physician. For maximum benefit, take up to (6000mg) per day. For best results, shake for 15 to 20 seconds using a shaker cup or mix thoroughly with a spoon. May be hygroscopic and may clump during storage which will not affect the quality of the product.

Formula

- Allergen free

Kosher, Vegetarian, Hypoallergenic, Non-GMO, Gluten free and BSE/TSE free.

Kosher, Vegetarian, Hypoallergenic, Non-GMO, Gluten free and BSE/TSE free. No added sugars, salt, preservatives, salicylates, or artificial color, flavor or fragrance.

Precautions

Warning: Not Intended for use by persons under the age of 18. Keep out of the reach of children.

If you are pregnant, breast feeding, have known medical conditions (including kidney or liver disease) or are taking prescription or OTC medication(s) consult with your health care practitioner before using this product.

General Statements

Manufactured in a GMP & FDA inspected facility

Nitric Oxide - Recovery

Made in a GMP & FDA inspected facility

Pharmaceutical grade amino acid

Improves muscle performance & recovery. Increases nitric oxide production. Reduces lactic acid & ammonia.

Powder 166 servings

Serving scoop included. (May settle to the bottom during shipping.)

Quality and purity since 1996. NutraBio manufactures in our own FDA registered & inspected GMP facility complying with FDA 21 CFR Part 111 regulations.

Since 1996

Seals/Symbols

TRUE LABEL FULL LABEL DISCLOSURE

OU

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Storage

Store in a cool dry place.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

General

23531-006 B20174-001

See for yourself

Citrulline Malate by NutraBio label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Citrulline Malate by NutraBio

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size3 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container166 Amounts shown are per serving.

L-Citrulline DL-Malate

Interacts with
178 drugs
3000 mg per serving

L-citrulline is an amino acid that the body turns into L-arginine to help make nitric oxide, which relaxes blood vessels and may improve blood flow. I...

L-Citrulline DL-Malate monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Absolutely None. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Citrulline Malate by NutraBio Drug Interactions

Citrulline Malate contains a single active ingredient, and it has known interactions with 178 medications. Here’s the picture, then you can look up your own drug.

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178Drugs
178 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Citrulline Malate with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

L-Citrulline DL-Malate2 drug types · 178 drugs

Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, concomitant use of L-citrulline with antihypertensive drugs might have additive effects and increase the chance of hypotension.
L-citrulline is converted to L-arginine, which can increase nitric oxide and cause vasodilation. However, a meta-analysis of 5 small clinical studies suggests that taking L-citrulline 3-6 grams daily for 1-8 weeks does not lower blood pressure when compared with control.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitors

Theoretically, concurrent use of phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) inhibitors and L-citrulline might result in additive vasodilation.
L-citrulline is converted to L-arginine, which can increase nitric oxide and cause vasodilation. Theoretically, taking L-arginine with PDE-5 inhibitors might have additive vasodilatory and hypotensive effects. However, in studies evaluating the combined use of L-arginine and sildenafil for erectile dysfunction, hypotension was not reported.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Citrulline Malate, from the product label.

NutraBio

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Name
NutraBio Labs, Inc.
Street Address
564 Lincoln Blvd.
City
Middlesex
State
NJ
ZipCode
08846
Phone Number
732-748-8606
Web Address
www.nutrabio.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Citrulline Malate by NutraBio: Common Questions

Does Citrulline Malate by NutraBio interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Citrulline Malate has a known interaction with 178 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Citrulline Malate contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.

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Sources & How We Checked

Citrulline Malate's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

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The 8 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

L-citrulline 8 references
  1. Cheng JW, Balwin SN. L-arginine in the management of cardiovascular diseases. Ann Pharmacother 2001;35:755-64. PubMed
  2. Schwedhelm E, Maas R, Freese R, et al. Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of oral L-citrulline and L-arginine: impact on nitric oxide metabolism. Br J Clin Pharmacol 2008;65:51-9. PubMed
  3. Romero MJ, Platt DH, Caldwell RB, Caldwell RW. Therapeutic use of citrulline in cardiovascular disease. Cardiovasc Drug Rev 2006;24:275-90. PubMed
  4. Balderas-Munoz K, Castillo-Martínez L, Orea-Tejeda A, et al. Improvement of ventricular function in systolic heart failure patients with oral L-citrulline supplementation. Cardiol J 2012;19:612-7. PubMed
  5. Sharif Kashani B, Tahmaseb Pour P, Malekmohammad M, et al. Oral l-citrulline malate in patients with idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension and Eisenmenger Syndrome: a clinical trial. J Cardiol 2014;64:231-5. PubMed
  6. Pérez-Guisado J, Jakeman PM. Citrulline malate enhances athletic anaerobic performance and relieves muscle soreness. J Strength Cond Res 2010;24:1215-22. PubMed
  7. Mirenayat MS, Moradi S, Mohammadi H, Rouhani MH. Effect of L-citrulline supplementation on blood pressure: a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials. Curr Hypertens Rep. 2018;20(11):98. PubMed
  8. Xu Z, Liu C, Liu S, Zhou Z. Comparison of efficacy and safety of daily oral L-arginine and PDE5Is alone or combination in treating erectile dysfunction: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Andrologia. 2021:e14007. PubMed

See these in context on the L-citrulline monograph →

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