Ornithine
Ornithine Brand names, Ornithine Analogs
Ornithine Brand Names Mixture
- No information avaliable
Ornithine Chemical_Formula
C5H14N2O22+
Ornithine RX_link
No information avaliable
Ornithine fda sheet
Ornithine msds (material safety sheet)
Ornithine Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
Ornithine Molecular Weight
454.166 g/mol
Ornithine Melting Point
245-239 oC (hydrochloride salt)
Ornithine H2O Solubility
appreciable
Ornithine State
Solid (white crystals or powder)
Ornithine LogP
-3.376
Ornithine Dosage Forms
Capsules (500, 650, 750, and 1000 mg) and powder
Ornithine Indication
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.
Ornithine Pharmacology
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.
Ornithine Absorption
Absorbed from the small intestine via a sodium-dependent active transport process
Ornithine side effects and Toxicity
Oral, rat LD50 = 10000 mg/kg
Ornithine Patient Information
Dose should be taken before bedtime and on an empty stomach.
Ornithine Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
