Effect of L-Citrulline Supplementation on Arginase Activity and Vascular Function in Diabetes

Arginase has recently been implicated in an array of vascular conditions including atherosclerosis , hypertension and vascular complication of diabetes. In this study we will determine of L-citrulline; a natural amino acid that is known to have inhibitory effects on arginase activity, on vascular function in type 2 diabetic patients.