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Ornithine |
| Sources |
As with amino acids in general, ornithine is predominantly found in meat, fish, dairy, and eggs. The body also produces ornithine |
| Possible Side Effects |
Gastrointestinal side effects have been reported with increased growth hormone using oral ornithine in very high amounts (an average of 13 grams/day)..
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| Overdose |
Acute Overdose: Diarrhea or Nausea.
Chronic Overdose: None.
What to do: Decrease dose or discontinue. For an acute overdose, call your doctor, emergency medical services (EMS), or the nearest poison control center immediately. For symptoms of chronic overdose, contact your doctor.
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| Caution |
- Individuals with kidney or liver problem, herpes (either cold sores or genital herpes) or migraines, should consult their nutritionally oriented doctor before supplementing with
ornithine.
- Do not give to children unless prescribed by your health care professional.
- Ornitnine should be avoided by pregnant women (if they are healthy), breast-feeding women, and individuals over age 55.
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