A simple answer to your question is this:
L-Citrulline ultimately converts to L-Arginine. The difference in the 2 is that L-Citrulline escapes intestinal or liver metabolism, and enters the kidneys where it is rapidly converted to L-Arginine. Meaning the more L-Citrulline, the more production of L-Arginine in the body. Arginase’s substantial intestinal and hepatic metabolism of L-arginine to ornithine and urea, combined with L-arginine’s use for other functions in the body, significantly lessens the likelihood of optimal improvement in NO production from oral supplements of L-arginine alone.
DL-Malate assist with energy production and therefore increases your metabolism among some other things. It really isn't necessary to take the Malic Acid, but it will increase your energy and make you feel tons better. Of course if you work out, it will help with sessions as well. Again, it is not necessary.
If you are looking for more L-Arginine without much loss, then I would get the 2:1 mixture. The only reason I went with the 1:1 is because I also purchased the L-Arginine/L-Ornithine from PB as well. With the mixture I get 1500mg L-Citrulline/1500mg DL-Malate/1000mg L-Arginine/500mg L-Ornithine. If you can afford it, it is really the best combination of the 2 products. If you are just looking for the benefit of L-Citrulline (Hence useful amount of L-Arginine), then I would get the 2:1 ratio. If you want enough L-Arginine production along with a good boost of energy then get the 1:1 with the L-Arginine/L-Ornithine combo. The way I take it is 1tsp of L-Citrulline/DL-Malate in the morning and 1tsp in the afternoon. I also take 1/2tsp L-Arginine/L-Ornithine with my night dose of L-Citrulline/DL-Malate before bed.
You will use less powder in quantity getting the 1:1, but will also get less L-Citrulline. IMHO, it sounds like you are looking for the benefits of Arginase so I would suggest the 2:1 ratio unless you are also going to purchase the L-Arginine/L-Ornithine powder. Then just get the 1:1 ratio.
John
L-Citrulline ultimately converts to L-Arginine. The difference in the 2 is that L-Citrulline escapes intestinal or liver metabolism, and enters the kidneys where it is rapidly converted to L-Arginine. Meaning the more L-Citrulline, the more production of L-Arginine in the body. Arginase’s substantial intestinal and hepatic metabolism of L-arginine to ornithine and urea, combined with L-arginine’s use for other functions in the body, significantly lessens the likelihood of optimal improvement in NO production from oral supplements of L-arginine alone.
DL-Malate assist with energy production and therefore increases your metabolism among some other things. It really isn't necessary to take the Malic Acid, but it will increase your energy and make you feel tons better. Of course if you work out, it will help with sessions as well. Again, it is not necessary.
If you are looking for more L-Arginine without much loss, then I would get the 2:1 mixture. The only reason I went with the 1:1 is because I also purchased the L-Arginine/L-Ornithine from PB as well. With the mixture I get 1500mg L-Citrulline/1500mg DL-Malate/1000mg L-Arginine/500mg L-Ornithine. If you can afford it, it is really the best combination of the 2 products. If you are just looking for the benefit of L-Citrulline (Hence useful amount of L-Arginine), then I would get the 2:1 ratio. If you want enough L-Arginine production along with a good boost of energy then get the 1:1 with the L-Arginine/L-Ornithine combo. The way I take it is 1tsp of L-Citrulline/DL-Malate in the morning and 1tsp in the afternoon. I also take 1/2tsp L-Arginine/L-Ornithine with my night dose of L-Citrulline/DL-Malate before bed.
You will use less powder in quantity getting the 1:1, but will also get less L-Citrulline. IMHO, it sounds like you are looking for the benefits of Arginase so I would suggest the 2:1 ratio unless you are also going to purchase the L-Arginine/L-Ornithine powder. Then just get the 1:1 ratio.
John