Ornithine Alpha-Ketoglutarate
Introduction:
The amino acids ornithine and glutamine are combined to form ornithine alpha-ketoglutarate (OKG).
Sources:
"Although the amino acids that comprise OKG are present in protein foods such as meat and poultry and fish, the OKG compound is found only in supplements."
Treatment For:
Wound healing
Symptoms of Deficiency:
A deficiency of OKG has not been reported.
Recommended Dosages:
"Optimal levels remain unknown, though 10 grams per day has been used in clinical trials."
Side Effects:
"No side effects have been reported with the use of OKG. No clear interactions between OKG and other nutrients have been established. At the time of writing, there were no well-known drug interactions with Ornithine Alpha-Ketoglutarate."