Quick Breakdown of L-Citrulline

The Science Behind L-Citrulline: Pump With Purpose

In the realm of performance-focused supplementation, one ingredient stands at the pinnacle of pump-enhancing power: L-Citrulline. Used at a clinical high dose of 10,000 mg in Essence of Hormes, this ingredient is a cornerstone of serious pre-workout formulas. But what makes L-Citrulline so effective, and why does the dose matter so much?

What Is L-Citrulline?

L-Citrulline is a non-essential amino acid naturally found in watermelon. In the body, it converts into L-arginine and subsequently boosts nitric oxide (NO) production. This nitric oxide increase leads to vasodilation, which is the widening of blood vessels. Resulting in enhanced blood flow, nutrient delivery, and the "muscle pump" many lifters crave.

Scientific Research Supporting the 10g Dose

Most pre-workouts use 4 to 6 grams of L-Citrulline or a 2:1 citrulline malate blend, which contains only ~66.67% actual citrulline. However, studies have shown that higher doses offer superior benefits:

• 8g of pure L-Citrulline improved resistance training volume and power output in a study by Chappell et al., 2020 (Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition).
• Other research indicates improved vasodilation and reduced fatigue at doses near or above 10g.

Essence of Hormes delivers a max-tier, clinically effective dose of 10,000mg of pure L-Citrulline to help lifters maximize results every session.

Why Not Citrulline Malate or L-Arginine?

While citrulline malate is common in budget pre-workouts, it often suffers from inconsistency. Many brands don't specify the citrulline-to-malate ratio, and even when they do, the active citrulline content is lower than expected.

Essence of Hormes separates 3g of malic acid and uses pure L-Citrulline to ensure full dosing transparency.

As for L-Arginine, it was once thought to be the superior nitric oxide booster. However, research has shown that L-Arginine has poor bioavailability — most of it is broken down in the gut and doesn’t deliver the same performance enhancement as L-Citrulline.

How Does Essence of Hormes Compare?

Here’s how Essence of Hormes stacks up against popular pre-workouts in the $49.99 price range:

• Essence of Hormes: 10,000mg pure L-Citrulline
• Ryse Godzilla: 9,000mg L-Citrulline
• Gorilla Mode: 4,500mg L-Citrulline (2 scoops = 9,000mg)
• Ghost Legend: 4,000mg Citrulline (type often unspecified)
• C4 Ultimate: 6,000mg Citrulline Malate 2:1 (~4,000mg L-Citrulline)

Essence of Hormes leads the category with the highest clinical dose of fully disclosed, pure L-Citrulline

Conclusion

If you're serious about unlocking peak blood flow, enhanced endurance, and next-level performance — L-Citrulline at 10,000mg is your ally.

Essence of Hormes delivers it in full, with research-backed precision, helping you push harder and recover faster — all backed by science.