🏃 Amino acids · Strong evidence
Beta-Alanine
Muscle endurance · lactic acid buffer · athletic performance. People take it for:
- Carnosine synthesis
- Muscle lactic acid buffering
- Endurance in high-intensity exercise
- Delayed muscle fatigue
- Athletic performance improvement
Why it works
Beta-Alanine combines with histidine to form carnosine, which buffers lactic acid in muscles during high-intensity exercise. Particularly effective for efforts lasting 1-4 minutes.
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How to take Beta-Alanine
Best time to take
Pre-workout or split throughout day to reduce tingling
Suggested dose
3.2–6.4g daily
Side effects and risks
- Paresthesia (tingling/flushing) is normal and harmless
- Use sustained-release form to reduce tingling
- Not useful for endurance athletes primarily
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