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Beta Alanine Powder

What is Beta Alanine?

As a precursor in the synthesis of L-carnosine, studies have demonstrated beta alanine significantly raises the level of carnosine in the blood. That increase may aid high-intensity physical activity.

Beta alanine is the only naturally occurring beta amino acid in the human body, a constituent of both L-Carnosine and Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5).

Carnosine acts as a buffering agent and cushions muscle tissue from acidity, reducing levels of lactic acid in the body after exercise. Beta alanine supplementation can help boost endurance and aid physical performance through an increased lactate threshold.

Why not just take carnosine instead of Beta Alanine?

Carnosine is metabolized in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract into its constituent amino acids, beta-alanine and histidine. Almost instantly, carnosine is either eliminated or broken down. These two amino acids are then brought into the muscle and reassembled back into carnosine through the enzyme carnosine synthetase.

From both an efficiency and a financial standpoint, it makes sense to take beta alanine directly. Large amounts of carnosine would need to be taken in order to achieve the concentrations resulting from beta alanine supplementation.

Health Benefits of Beta Alanine

Beta alanine may be beneficial to individuals during strenuous exercise programs.

While it's not as well known as other supplements, many top professional athletes supplement with beta alanine.

Beta alanine boosts increases levels of carnosine in the blood. Carnosine is highly concentrated in muscle and brain tissue and is an important precursor for generating the vasodilator nitric oxide. Vasodilation is a widening of the blood vessels, allowing expanded and increased blood flow during exercise.

Purity and Concentration of Beta Alanine

This pharmaceutical-grade beta alanine contains no fillers or additives. Gelatin capsules are from a bovine source. Vegetarian capsules are made of cellulose.

Potential Side Effects of Beta Alanine

Beta alanine taken in high servings can cause paraesthesia (a tingling sensation, most notably in the face and hands). Overuse may also include gastric upset, dizziness or vomiting.

Suggested Use of Beta Alanine

The suggested serving size for beta alanine capsules is one 700 milligram capsule once or twice a day, depending on individual needs.

References & Further Research

Beta alanine supplementation augments carnosine content and attenuates fatigue in trained sprinters


Influence of beta alanine supplementation on skeletal muscle carnosine concentrations and high intensity cycling capacity



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