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L-citrulline is converted to l- arginine in the body and l-arginine has been known to cause herpes outbreaks. should l-citrulline be avoided by people who have hsv-1?
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L-Arginine is a normal and essential amino acid and does not cause any disease. All normal amino acids are L type. Visit this site for info: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557845/
Answered 5/1/2022
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