Beta-alanine | Amino acids / Amino acids and their derivatives

Beta-alanine		Amino acids / Amino acids and their derivatives
Botanical Name or Chemical Name:	3-Aminopropanoic acid

Description:	Beta-alanine is a component of carnosine, anserine and vitamin B5 - Pantothenic acid. It is mainly used for muscular conditions. Alanine (without Beta) is another remedy.

Oral Uses

Athletic performance
Beta-alanine helps to maintain and increase lean muscle mass, strength and endurance; improves performance, muscular efficiency and energy utilization of muscles; prevent muscle loss during exercise; improves aerobic and anaerobic capacity and endurance. Take 2-8 g of beta-alanine daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.
Fatigue
Beta-alanine increases energy and reduces neuromuscular fatigue. Take 2-4 g of beta-alanine daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.
Neuromuscular support
Beta-alanine increases energy and reduces neuromuscular fatigue. Take 2-4 g of beta-alanine daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Oral Actions

Action - Ergogenic aid
Beta-alanine is an ergogenic aid; helps to improve physical or mental performance. Take 2-8 g of beta-alanine daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.
Action - Vasodilator
Beta-alanine is a vasodilator; dilates blood vessels. Take 2-4 g of beta-alanine daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Recommended Dosage

Take 2-8 g of beta-alanine daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage. Beta-alanine used orally may create parathesia (pins-and-needles sensation) for 1-2 hours after use. Using beta-alanine with carbohydrates reduces this sensation.

Available Forms

Beta-alanine is available in capsule and powder form.