Beta-Alanine “It’s needed for the production of carnosine,” and research suggests that it may improve muscular endurance of older adults, and can reduce symptoms of fatigue. It is a naturally occurring non-essential amino acid that is converted to other chemicals that can then affect muscles in a positive way.
“It’s needed for the production of carnosine,” explains Roberta Anding RD, American Dietetic Association spokesperson and sports dietitian for the Houston Texans. “Carnosine is needed by muscle cells to act as a buffer to control intracellular Ph.” Too much acid accumulation by muscles is thought to contribute to fatigue.
Research suggests that, during high-intensity weight training or sprint work, Beta-Alanine can reduce the symptoms of fatigue. Additionally, supplementation with beta-alanine may improve the muscular endurance of older adults, as carnosine declines with age.
May reduce the symptoms of fatigue
In a double-blind 2007 Belgium study, fifteen male sprint-trained competitive athletes were either given Beta-Alanine supplements or placebos for four weeks. Muscle carnosine concentration was tested and performance was evaluated. The men taking the supplements showed an increase in muscle carnosine and a decline of fatigue. However, the increase in muscle carnosine did not improve isometric endurance or race time among the sprinters.
A handful of additional studies have found similar results and Beta-Alanine is generally considered effective for offsetting feelings of fatigue.
A study at The College of New Jersey performed in 2006 looked at the effects of Beta-Alanine when combined with creatine. During a 10-week resistance-training program, 33 college football players took either creatine, creatine plus beta-alanine or a placebo. The group taking the beta-alanine saw the most significant gains in lean body mass as well as reduction of body fat percentage.
“Vegetarians have lower carnosine levels and may benefit from supplementation,” Anding says. The dose of beta-alanine shown to be effective is between four and five grams per day. “However, side effects occur at this dosage and the supplement needs to be divided into six doses, separated by at least two hours.”
The most common side effect associated with supplementation is paresthesia or the feeling of pins and needles—the effect can be minimized by dividing the doses.
No long-term studies have been performed on Beta-Alanine supplementation, although studies up to eight weeks showed no adverse effects.
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Fit Gainz, Xtreme Pre-workout, Creatine, L-Glutamine. This is a great stack for keeping the calories up and putting on some good mass. We suggest taking a minimum of 8 grams of creatine per day, along with a minimum of 10 grams of L-Glutamine depending on training. If you are training high intensity more than 4 times per week increase Glutamine to help recover. Split your shakes to after your workout and bedtime