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L-Ornithine AKG (1:1/2:1): Chemical name: L-Ornithine alpha-ketoglutarate Assay: ≥98.0% Appearance: White crystalline powder Molecular formula: C10H18N2O7/ C15H34N4O11 Molecular weight: 278.26/ 446.42 Structural formula:   |
Ornithine alpha-Ketoglutarate is a combination of the amino acid ornithine and alpha-ketoglutaric acid (AKG). AKG is an important component in the Krebs cycle, the chief energy-producing cycle in the body. Free-form ornithine is used by athletes and those who want to improve performance. Ornithine alpha-Ketoglutarate spares muscles the need to break down their BCAAs (branch chain amino acids) in order to generate glutamine, an important energy fuel. Glutamine is generated when AKG combines with ammonia released during intense muscle activity.