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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have no medical complications, and I have not been diagnosed with any conditions. I exercise regularly, running four to five kilometers every other day. I take sports supplements prior to my workout. I have taken L-Citrulline Malate or L-Citrulline Nitrate for over a year now. I did not have any adverse side effects. I know that they are related to the NO synthesis and affect vasodilation, which is why I am contacting you, a cardiologist. I want to purchase them. Can you provide me with a note that says I am cleared to take these supplements? Please help.

Thank you.
Answered by Dr. Vivek S Narayan Pillai

Education:

DM Cardiology

Professional Bio:

Dr. Vivek S Narayan Pillai is a Cardiologist. He completed his MBBS in 2000 from the Manipal Academy of Higher Education, his MD in Cardiology from the Kerala University of Health Sciences in 2004, and his DM in Cardiology from the National Board of Examinations in 2013. He examines the patients and assesses their condition. He explains the risks of prohibited activities to patients, gives health advice to patients, writes proper prescriptions to treat chronic cardiovascular diseases, diagnoses, and evaluates patients with heart-related conditions. He is currently practicing in Bangalore and has 23 years of clinical experience.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern. I can provide you with a note to take L-Citrulline Malate or L-Citrulline Nitrate as you are not having the cardiac disease. You may have to furnish an electrocardiogram (ECG).

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hi,

Thank you for the reply.

I only needed the note from a doctor with the doctor's signature on your office's letterhead. If you can provide that in a document that would be great and help me immensely

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Vivek S Narayan Pillai

Education:

DM Cardiology

Professional Bio:

Dr. Vivek S Narayan Pillai is a Cardiologist. He completed his MBBS in 2000 from the Manipal Academy of Higher Education, his MD in Cardiology from the Kerala University of Health Sciences in 2004, and his DM in Cardiology from the National Board of Examinations in 2013. He examines the patients and assesses their condition. He explains the risks of prohibited activities to patients, gives health advice to patients, writes proper prescriptions to treat chronic cardiovascular diseases, diagnoses, and evaluates patients with heart-related conditions. He is currently practicing in Bangalore and has 23 years of clinical experience.

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Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

You will have to wait a day because the letterhead is in the hospital or will a stamp and signature on a blank paper do?

Regards.

Medically reviewed by Dr. K. Shobana
Published At April 7, 2023
Reviewed At October 23, 2024

Education:

DM Cardiology

Professional Bio:

Dr. Vivek S Narayan Pillai is a Cardiologist. He completed his MBBS in 2000 from the Manipal Academy of Higher Education, his MD in Cardiology from the Kerala University of Health Sciences in 2004, and his DM in Cardiology from the National Board of Examinations in 2013. He examines the patients and assesses their condition. He explains the risks of prohibited activities to patients, gives health advice to patients, writes proper prescriptions to treat chronic cardiovascular diseases, diagnoses, and evaluates patients with heart-related conditions. He is currently practicing in Bangalore and has 23 years of clinical experience.

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Dr. Shobana. K is a Dental Surgeon with seven years of clinical experience. She completed her BDS from CSI College of Dental Sciences and Research, Madurai. Currently, she is working as a Medical Data Moderator in iCliniq, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.

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Education:

DM Cardiology

Professional Bio:

Dr. Vivek S Narayan Pillai is a Cardiologist. He completed his MBBS in 2000 from the Manipal Academy of Higher Education, his MD in Cardiology from the Kerala University of Health Sciences in 2004, and his DM in Cardiology from the National Board of Examinations in 2013. He examines the patients and assesses their condition. He explains the risks of prohibited activities to patients, gives health advice to patients, writes proper prescriptions to treat chronic cardiovascular diseases, diagnoses, and evaluates patients with heart-related conditions. He is currently practicing in Bangalore and has 23 years of clinical experience.

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