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Ornithine is an amino acid manufactured by the body. It is produced when another amino acid, arginine, is metabolized during the production of urea, a substance found in human urine. It plays an important role in the metabolism of nitrogen and is believed to stimulate the release of growth hormones.

 What Does in the Body?

Ornithine induces the release of growth hormone in the body, which in turn helps with fat metabolism.

Ornithine is required for a properly functioning immune system and liver. It assists in ammonia detoxification and liver rejuvenation.

Ornithine helps healing and repairing skin and tissue and is found in both these body parts.

Ornithine is helpful for people recouping after surgery and athletes may benefit from this nutrient.

Where is it found?

Good sources of  ornithine are predominantly found in meat, fish, dairy, and eggs.

Symptoms of Deficiency/Side Effects

iSince the body can produce ornithine, a deficiency of this non-essential amino acid is rare. Few people are really deficient in ornithine, unless they are extremely malnourished or have a disorder that disrupts the citric acid cycle.