Is Citrulline vegetarian?

Citrulline is a non-essential alpha-amino acid first isolated from watermelon in 1914. It is produced synthetically or via fermentation for use in cosmetics and supplements, and also occurs naturally in the human urea cycle.

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

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