L-Ornithine Hydrochloride is the stable salt form of L-Ornithine, a non-proteinogenic amino acid that plays a central role in the urea cycle for ammonia detoxification. It is closely related to L-Arginine and is produced in the body as an intermediate metabolite during arginine metabolism.
In the nutraceutical industry, L-Ornithine HCl is popular in formulations targeting liver health, growth hormone support, and sports recovery. It is manufactured through microbial fermentation or enzymatic conversion, followed by salt formation with hydrochloric acid. The hydrochloride salt form provides excellent stability, solubility, and bioavailability for supplement and pharmaceutical applications.
