Ornithine Ketoglutarate
In this Article
- What other names is Ornithine Ketoglutarate known by?
- What is Ornithine Ketoglutarate?
- How does Ornithine Ketoglutarate work?
- Are there safety concerns?
- Dosing considerations for Ornithine Ketoglutarate.
How does Ornithine Ketoglutarate work?
Ornithine ketoglutarate might change the way amino acids, the building blocks of protein, are used in the body. It also increases insulin.Are there safety concerns?
There isn't enough reliable information about the safety of ornithine ketoglutarate when taken by mouth. It might be safe for most people when given intravenously (IV) by a healthcare professional.Do not take ornithine ketoglutarate if:
- You are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Dosing considerations for Ornithine Ketoglutarate.
The following doses have been studied in scientific research:BY MOUTH:
- For the healing of burn wounds: 30 grams of ornithine ketoglutarate daily.

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