L-Ornithine 500mg - 120 Capsules

L-Ornithine: an interesting amino acid

This Fairvital dietary supplement provides you with the high-dose L-ornithine amino acid. Each capsule contains 500mg of L-Ornithine.

The amino acid was discovered in 1877 by Max Jaffé, a German physician and pharmacologist. At that time, he produced L-ornithine from chicken excrement, which eventually gave its name to the amino acid, as the Greek word for bird is "ornis". Today, L-ornithine is produced by the hydrolysis of L-arginine.

Function in the body

L-Ornithine is considered a non-essential amino acid because the body can produce it from L-arginine as part of the urea cycle in the kidneys and liver. The urea cycle is an important process in the body where nitrogen metabolites, such as ammonium, are broken down into urea. This is then excreted with urine via the kidneys. Most of this process takes place in the liver and only to a lesser extent in the kidneys. Ammonium is primarily produced in the body when proteins are broken down.

Basically, the body is capable of producing enough L-ornithine and also receives ornithine through food, so supplementation is generally not necessary. However, especially in cases of increased stress, illness, or a vegetarian or vegan diet, it makes sense to use dietary supplements.

Foods containing ornithine

The amino acid is mainly found in animal-based foods, while plant sources only contain trace amounts.
Good sources of L-ornithine include milk and dairy products, meat, eggs, and fish. Small amounts can be found in wheat, rice, and soy.

Fairvital Ornithine Capsules

• highly dosed with 500 mg of L-ornithine per capsule
• is obtained from L-arginine in the body
• supports the elimination of ammonium
• useful for vegetarians and vegans
• popular among athletes
• anti-aging tip
• vegetarian and vegan
• gluten-free, lactose-free, fructose-free
• free from magnesium stearate and silicon dioxide