L-Citrulline HCl and Malate: What the Two Forms Mean
Citrulline shows up twice on the SodaFil list. Here is what HCl and malate mean.
Where citrulline comes from
L-citrulline gets its name from citrullus, the Latin word for watermelon. The body makes it too, and the kidneys can turn it into arginine.
What HCl means
HCl is short for hydrochloride. It means the citrulline is joined with hydrochloric acid to form a stable powder.
What malate means
Malate comes from malic acid, the acid in apples. Citrulline malate is citrulline joined with it.
Why it matters for you
You do not need to pick a form. SodaFil lists both, and the amounts are on your bottle label.*
Sources
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: Dietary supplements, what you need to know
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: Exercise and athletic performance
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