Citrulline Malate — Dosing, Cycles, Half-Life & Side Effects

Citrulline Malate is a performance-support supplement with a half-life of N/A. Amino acid for nitric oxide production and endurance. This page is educational harm-reduction reference compiled from peer-reviewed literature — not medical advice, not an endorsement, not a recommendation to use. Consult a licensed clinician before any decision.

Quick Facts

ClassPerformance Supplement
Half-lifeN/A
HepatotoxicityNone
Suppression0/10

Typical Dosing Ranges

Common dose range: 6-8g/day

Cycle length: Continuous

Dose ranges are compiled from published pharmacokinetic studies and community-reported usage. Where a value is community-reported rather than clinically studied, this page and its structured data flag it. Lower end of any range is always the safer starting point.

Stacking Considerations

  • No structural stacking blockers. Standard harm-reduction rules apply: minimize total androgen load, minimize oral exposure, and monitor bloodwork.

PCT Requirements

  • Never stack two SERMs. Extend a single SERM (tamoxifen OR enclomiphene/clomiphene) rather than combining.
  • Use the cycle planner to generate a full protocol based on your complete stack, not this compound alone.

Side Effect Profile

  • Individual response
  • Expensive
  • Limited research

Known Interactions

No compound-specific interactions are catalogued in the current matrix. This does not mean no risk exists — it means there is no curated pairwise entry.

Monitoring (Bloodwork & Vitals)

  • Comprehensive metabolic panel (baseline, mid-cycle, post-cycle)
  • Lipid panel (total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides)
  • CBC (hemoglobin, hematocrit — watch for erythrocytosis)
  • Sex-hormone panel (Total T, Free T, Estradiol sensitive, SHBG, LH, FSH)
  • Blood pressure (weekly self-check; flag systolic >140 or diastolic >90)

Baseline bloodwork is recommended before any cycle. Discontinue if liver enzymes exceed 3× upper limit of normal or if hematocrit exceeds 54%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the half-life of Citrulline Malate?

Citrulline Malate has a half-life of approximately N/A. This figure is used to determine injection frequency (for esters) and post-cycle clearance timing.

What is the typical dose range for Citrulline Malate?

Commonly reported ranges for Citrulline Malate: 6-8g/day. Cycle length: Continuous. These are compiled from published studies and community-reported usage — individual response varies and lower end is always preferred.

Does Citrulline Malate suppress natural testosterone?

Citrulline Malate causes minimal suppression of the HPTA axis (score 0/10). PCT may still be advisable depending on stack and duration.

What is Citrulline Malate typically used for?

Citrulline Malate is commonly used for: Endurance, Pump, All experience levels. Intended-use context does not imply safety — every use case carries the same underlying pharmacological risks.

Is Citrulline Malate legal?

Citrulline Malate is a controlled substance in many jurisdictions (typically Schedule III in the US when it is an anabolic androgenic steroid). StackItSmart does not provide sourcing information. Possession, import, and use without a prescription carry legal consequences that vary by country and state.

Citations

  1. Perez-Guisado J, Jakeman PM. 2010. J Strength Cond Res — Citrulline malate RCT: reduced muscle soreness and improved high-intensity exercise performance
  2. Gonzalez AM, et al. Effect of citrulline supplementation on nitric oxide and performance: a systematic review. J Strength Cond Res 2018

Disclaimer

StackItSmart is an independent harm-reduction reference. The content above is compiled from peer-reviewed literature and is not medical advice, not an endorsement, and not a recommendation to use Citrulline Malate. Performance-enhancing compounds carry legal, endocrine, cardiovascular, and hepatic risks. Consult a licensed clinician before any decision. StackItSmart does not provide sourcing, procurement, or dosing prescriptions.

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