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Ornithine Alpha-Ketoglutarate for Sports & Fitness

Also indexed as:OKG
Ornithine Alpha-Ketoglutarate
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Why Do Athletes Use It?*

Some athletes say that ornithine alpha-ketoglutarate helps improve muscle growth.

What Do the Advocates Say?*

Ornithine alpha-ketoglutarate (OKG) is used by the body to make many substances related to cell growth and repair. It has been used in medical research to treat severe burns, improve healing after surgery, and other clinical situations. Unfortunately, no research has explored the effects of OKG in athletes.

*Athletes and fitness advocates may claim benefits for this supplement based on their personal or professional experience. These are individual opinions and testimonials that may or may not be supported by controlled clinical studies or published scientific articles.

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