Ornithine

• ATC:A05BA06
• ATC:D11AX16
• ATC:P01CX03
• Dietary supplement
• Micronutrient
• Non-Essential Amino Acid

• 2,5-Diaminopentanoate
• 2,5-Diaminopentanoic acid
• 2,5-Diaminovaleric acid
• Ornithine
• L-Ornithine
• OKG

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C₅H₁₄N₂O₂₂+

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http://physchem.ox.ac.uk/MSDS/OR/l-(+)-ornithine_monohydrochloride.html

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454.166 g/mol

245-239 ^oC (hydrochloride salt)

appreciable

Solid (white crystals or powder)

-3.376

Capsules (500, 650, 750, and 1000 mg) and powder

Used for nutritional supplementation, also for treating dietary shortage or imbalance. It has been claimed that ornithine improves athletic performance, has anabolic effects, has wound-healing effects, and is immuno-enhancing.

A non-essential and nonprotein amino acid, ornithine is critical for the production of the body's proteins, enzymes and muscle tissue. Ornithine plays a central role in the urea cycle and is important for the disposal of excess nitrogen (ammonia). Ornithine is the starting point for the synthesis of many polyamines such as putrescine and spermine. Ornithine supplements are claimed to enhance the release of growth hormone and to burn excess body fat. Ornithine is necessary for proper immune function and good liver function.

Absorbed from the small intestine via a sodium-dependent active transport process

Oral, rat LD50 = 10000 mg/kg

Dose should be taken before bedtime and on an empty stomach.

Humans and other mammals