Quest L-Ornithine, 500mg, 30 capsules is an Amino Acid which is not incorporated into proteins. The main function Quest L-Ornithine is that it aids detoxification of the body & supports growth hormone in children. Quest L-Ornithine, 500mg may also be used to speed up wound healing & may well help to 'slenderise' the body through burning fat & stimulating muscle formation.