Amino acid supplement may boost brain vessel health in older adults

NCT ID NCT05722860

First seen Mar 12, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study tested whether a supplement called L-Citrulline can improve blood vessel function in the brain and body of healthy young and older adults. Twenty participants took the supplement and had their brain activity and blood flow measured using special scans. The goal was to learn more about how aging affects brain circulation.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Andriy Yabluchanskiy

    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73117, United States

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