No. 095Nutrient
Nutrient
L-ornithine
An amino acid at the heart of the urea cycle, which clears ammonia.
- Evidence
- Clinical evidence Evidence level 4 of 5
- Body systems
- Liver
In research
Ornithine helps the liver convert ammonia into urea, which the kidneys then excrete.
Strength of evidence
Clinical evidence Evidence level 4 of 5Tested in randomised trials in people, usually small or short. How we grade evidence.
Where you will find it
Products that contain it
Ingredient pages summarise traditional use and the direction of published research for education. They are not claims about any product and are not medical advice.
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