L-Citrulline DL-Malate, CAS# 54940-97-5, is a Citrulline derivative manufactured through chemical synthesis, available as white powder. L-Citrulline Dl-Malate is widely used as nutritional supplements. It is affirmed by US FDA as GRAS(generally recognized as safe) and widely accepted as safe food additive in many countries.
No significant side effects reported.
As L-Citrulline DL-Malate is widely known as safe, there is no limit on dosage of intake. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of L-Citrulline DL-Malate for long period.
Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that L-Citrulline DL-Malate could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use L-Citrulline DL-Malate in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of L-Citrulline DL-Malate for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.
Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. L-Citrulline DL-Malate is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.
No breaking news or public health crises reported about L-Citrulline DL-Malate reported up to now.
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