Ornithine l-aspartic acid

Why You Need It

• Supports Liver Health: Helps the liver process toxins and waste efficiently.
• Reduces Mental Fatigue: By lowering ammonia levels in the blood, it can help clear 'brain fog'.
• Boosts Exercise Recovery: Helps remove lactic acid and ammonia buildup after intense workouts.
• Metabolic Helper: Plays a role in the Krebs cycle, essential for energy production.

Deep Dive

Ammonia is essentially metabolic exhaust. When you eat protein, your body breaks it down, creating ammonia as waste. If this builds up, you feel tired, sluggish, and mentally slow. Ornithine acts like a catalyst in the Urea Cycle (the body’s detox pathway), helping to convert ammonia into urea. Aspartic Acid steps in to help recycle the Ornithine so the cycle can keep running. Together, they ensure your energy pathways remain clear, allowing for better physical output and mental clarity.

Natural Food Sources

While Ornithine Aspartate is a synthesized compound found in supplements, the building blocks (amino acids) are found in many whole foods. To support this cycle naturally, focus on protein-rich foods.

Supplementation

Ornithine Aspartate is almost exclusively taken as a supplement (capsules or powder) because the dosages needed for therapeutic effects are difficult to obtain from food alone.

• Typical Dosage: 1,000mg to 3,000mg daily, usually split into 2-3 doses.
• Timing: Best taken 30 minutes before exercise or with meals to aid digestion.
• Who should take it: Athletes looking for recovery, people with high protein diets, or those looking to support liver function.