
L-Citrulline Powder
| Product Name | L-Citrulline Powder |
| CAS Number | 372-75-8 |
| Appearance | White to off-white crystalline powder |
| Purity | ≥99% (by HPLC) |
| Packaging | 1 kg/bag, 5 kg/bag, 25 kg/drum |
| MOQ | 1 kg |
L-Citrulline Powder: Your Reliable Nitric Oxide Precursor for Market-Winning Formulas
Navigating today's market requires balancing clear demands: consumers want ingredients backed by solid science, while global supply chains face unprecedented scrutiny. In the sports nutrition and cardiovascular wellness sectors—growing at a projected 8.5% and 6.2% CAGR respectively—your competitive edge hinges on a partnership that delivers far more than just a commodity. The solution lies in a foundational, high-purity L-Citrulline powder, produced under GMP-certified systems and paired with strategic technical support. This ensures the ingredient you formulate into pre-workout, heart health, and vitality supplements delivers consistent, clinically-relevant activity. The result? A streamlined compliance path and a de-risked production journey from source to finished product.
The Science Behind Sustained Performance: How Premium L-Citrulline Works
Brand loyalty is built on proven efficacy. The true value of L-Citrulline isn't merely its status as an amino acid, but its superior function as a critical metabolic node within the nitric oxide (NO) pathway. Here’s the key differentiator: unlike direct L-Arginine supplementation, which undergoes significant pre-systemic metabolism, L-Citrulline is efficiently converted by the kidneys into L-Arginine. This renal conversion yields a more sustained and elevated plasma arginine level—a phenomenon often described as solving the “arginine paradox.” This elevation directly fuels endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) for robust, sustained NO production.
For your formulations, this translates to clean, science-backed claims. Recent clinical data (Nutrients, 2024) confirms that supplementation supports enhanced vasodilation, improving muscle oxygenation and promoting the efficient clearance of exercise-induced ammonia. Our commitment to ≥99% purity (verified by HPLC) ensures maximal substrate availability for this cycle. This gives your end-products the potent, verifiable edge that informed consumers now expect.
Engineered for Real-World Formulation Success: Stability & Compatibility
In our experience, theoretical purity offers little advantage if an ingredient disrupts your production line. A frequent issue we address is batch inconsistency, which leads to clumping in powder blends or unwanted sedimentation in beverages. Our L-Citrulline powder is specifically engineered to integrate seamlessly. With a consistent particle size (95% passing 80 mesh) and excellent free-flowing properties, it guarantees uniform dispersion in dry blends, eliminating costly rework. It also offers high solubility for RTD beverages and drink sticks, while maintaining stability under standard manufacturing conditions.
What does this mean operationally? Predictability. Your R&D team can confidently scale from pilot to full production, achieving batch-to-batch variance of less than 3% in key active content. Its material compatibility with common excipients like creatine or various botanicals provides formulation freedom without stability concerns—directly safeguarding your brand's hard-earned reputation for consistency.
Your Gateway to Global Markets: A Proactive Quality & Compliance Framework
Managing diverse global regulations is a complex task. Our quality framework is designed as your strategic asset, reducing the compliance burden and accelerating your time to market. Every batch originates from our network of GMP-certified manufacturing partners and undergoes a rigorous dual-testing protocol. This disciplined process maintains batch rejection rates below 0.5%, a figure significantly lower than the industry average.
- Identity & Potency Assured: HPLC-verified for ≥99% purity, with specific optical rotation (+19.0° to +21.5°) confirming correct stereochemistry.
- Safety You Can Trust: Microbial limits (TPC ≤1000 CFU/g) and pathogen screens (absent of Salmonella, E. coli) meet stringent global standards for dietary supplements.
- Proactive Contaminant Control: Heavy metals and residual solvents are monitored to levels that not only meet but often exceed USP/EP compliance, future-proofing your product.
This comprehensive profile is captured in a detailed, batch-specific Certificate of Analysis (CoA). We understand the pace of business, which is why we commit to providing the full technical dossier—including CoA, specification sheet, and stability data—within 24 hours of your inquiry. This supports your quality audits and smooths regulatory submissions for key markets like the US (FDA DSHEA), EU, and APAC.
From Ingredient to Revenue: Capturing High-Growth Market Opportunities
L-Citrulline’s versatility allows you to capitalize on several converging wellness trends. Consider the “healthy aging” segment, which is driving a 15% annual increase in demand for functional beverage ingredients that support vascular function. Here’s how a high-quality L-Citrulline source can act as a catalyst for your growth across multiple segments:
| Application Segment | Consumer Demand Driver | Strategic Formulation Insight |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Performance | Shift from stimulants to “clean label” pumps & endurance. | Use 3-6g per serving as the centerpiece of evidence-based, stimulant-free pre-workouts. Ideal for powdered formats. |
| Cardiovascular Wellness | Proactive, natural support for blood flow and circulation. | Synergistic blends with aged garlic extract (1-3g doses) in capsule formats show strong market traction. |
| Male Vitality | Discreet, performance-focused solutions in sexual health. | Combination formulas with pine bark extract in tablet forms enhance bioavailability and consumer appeal. |
| Healthy Aging & Energy | Holistic support for mobility, energy, and vascular longevity. | Integrate into daily wellness sachets or gummies; our powder’s stability extends shelf-life in these formats. |
By providing a versatile, high-quality ingredient for both sports nutrition and cardiovascular supplements, we enable you to develop targeted products backed by clear, evidence-based messaging that resonates across these lucrative segments.
Partner with Your Technical Solutions Provider
Selecting a supplier is a strategic decision that impacts your entire product lifecycle. We position ourselves as your technical solution provider, ensuring your formulas are not only effective and compliant but also commercially viable and scalable.
In summary, a partnership with us for your bulk L-Citrulline translates to three core advantages: First, you gain access to a clinically-validated, high-purity ingredient with guaranteed batch-to-batch consistency. Second, you reduce time-to-market through streamlined compliance and immediate access to comprehensive documentation. Finally, you mitigate supply chain risk via a reliable partnership built on transparency and shared goals.
The most effective way to assess fit is through hands-on evaluation. We recommend requesting a complimentary Evaluation Kit. Your team will receive a 20g sample of our GMP-certified powder, accompanied by the complete technical dossier and a model CoA. This allows you to directly test its performance in your next breakthrough formula. Connect with our technical sales team to discuss your project specifics and receive a customized support proposal.
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