Ornithine - Amino Acid - Vital Health Zone

Ornithine
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Why ornithine is good for you
Important ornithine facts
Groups at risk of ornithine deficiency
Symptoms of ornithine deficiency
Ornithine and health
Ornithine in foods
Ornithine recommended daily intake (RDI)
Ornithine works best with
Overdosage, toxicity and cautions for ornithine

Why ornithine is good for you

Ornithine is a non-essential amino acid and is produced in the body. Ornithine is important as it stimulates the human growth hormone to be released in the body, which in turn helps with fat metabolism.

Ornithine is also required for a healthy immune system and assists in ammonia detoxification and liver rejuvenation and health.

Important ornithine facts

Ornithine is metabolised during urea production and is required by the body as it acts as a precursor of citrulline, proline and glutamic acid
High concentrations of ornithine are found in the skin and connective tissue, making it useful for promoting healing and repairing damaged tissues

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Groups at risk of ornithine deficiency

Since the body can produce ornithine, deficiency is rare.

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Symptoms of ornithine deficiency

Since the body can produce ornithine, deficiency is rare.

Ornithine and health

Recovery after surgery - ornithine has been found in some studies to assist in the recovery process after surgery.
Athletic endurance - ornithine has be shown in studies to improve endurance in strenuous athletic activity.

Talk to a medical professional about ornithine supplements BEFORE taking them

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Ornithine in food

Ornithine is abundant in all protein foods, but best food sources are: meat, fish, dairy and eggs.

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Ornithine recommended daily intake (RDI)


RDA	No information available
TOLERABLE UPPER LIMIT	No information available

TOXIC LEVELS	No information available

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Ornithine works best with

Overdosage, toxicity and cautions for ornithine

There are no reported side effects from the use of ornithine, but the following groups should NOT take L-ornithine supplements:

Children
Pregnant or lactating women
Schizophrenia patients

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Osiecki H, Meeke F, Smith J, The Encyclopaedia of Clinical Nutrition - Volume 1: The Nervous System, BioConceps Publishing QLD 2004

Last reviewed: 20 June 2019 || Last updated: 20 June 2019

NOTE: Mega doses of vitamins, minerals or other nutrients cannot cure illnesses and in fact can be very dangerous and produce toxic side effects and interfere with medicine you are taking. Always ensure you consult your doctor before taking any type of amino acid supplement.

Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.

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