Beta-alanine is one of the two amino acids (histidine being the other) that make up the protein carnosine. Carnosine is found throughout the body, but specifically in skeletal muscle. Research shows that skeletal musclecarnosine levels are correlated with performance during high-intensity exercise (Suzuki, 2002); higher carnosine levels lead to better performance. Beta-Alanine availability is the limiting factor in muscle carnosine synthesis (Hill, 2007). Carnosine is an important metabolic buffer in skeletal muscle (Suzuki, 2002), which means it helps maintain the acid-base balance in the presence of high H+ (hydrogen ion) concentrations. H+ is a byproduct of energy metabolism and lactic acid production, which causes a burning sensation in yours muscles when you workout (such as during high-rep leg extensions). During exercise H+ levels increase, which causes fatigue and decreases performance. If one could keep H+ levels down during exercise they could delay fatigue and increase performance; this can be accomplished with Beta-alanine supplementation.
According to recent research the following has been found about Beta-Alanine:
- Increase Muscular Strength & Power Output
- Increases Muscle Mass
- Increase Anaerobic Endurance
- Increases Aerobic Endurance
- Delay Muscular Fatigue- Train Harder & Train Longer
Any athlete or health conscious adult looking to improve strength, performance, or gain muscle will benefit from taking Beta-Alanine.
Research studies have dosed Beta-Alanine at 3.2-6.4 grams/day. The most effective way to take Beta-Alanine would be 2 grams prior to exercise and 2 grams 8 hours before or after exercise.
Beta-Alanine has been shown to work synergistically with creatine. Citrulline Malate, arginine, and BCAA would also stack well with Beta-Alanine.
Supplementing with Beta-Alanine can cause tingling of the skin. This effect usually disappears after 2 weeks of use.
No. Beta-Alanine contains all natural ingredients and no hormones. It will not cause you to fail a drug test.
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