Ornithine

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** A naturally occurring amino acid found in meat, fish, dairy and eggs. Ornithine is one of the key reactants in the urea cycle that is responsible for 80% of the nitrogen excretion in the body. Ornithine enhances liver function and helps detoxify harmful substances.

**Synonyms:** - ORNITHINE