Beta Alanine

What is BETA-ALANINE?

BETA-ALANINE is a non-essential amino acid that has been shown in research to increase muscular Carnosine concentrations. By promoting high intra-muscular Carnosine concentrations, BETA-ALANINE acts as a precursor to Nitric Oxide (NO) production and works to reduce intra-muscular acidification created by intense exercise and heavy training. BETA-ALANINE delays muscular fatigue allowing you to increase your performance output.

How do I take it?

Research suggests that the effects of BETA-ALANINE are best experienced when it is spread out over four daily dosages. Dissolve 1.6 g ( ½ teaspoon) of BETA-ALANINE in juice or water at each dosage. However, some have found taking the full dosage 6.4 g (2 teaspoons) immediately before a workout resulted in the best gains.

Why can’t I just supplement with Carnosine?

You can, but believe or not, this is actually an inefficient way of raising Carnosine levels in your body. Research has shown that supplementation with BETA-ALANINE actually leads to a greater increase of Carnosine in your body than it would with direct supplementation of Carnosine. Your stomach acids tend to break down Carnosine easier than BETA-ALANINE. Consequently, you would have to intake a lot more Carnosine (and pay a lot more) to experience the same results as you would with simply supplementing with BETA-ALANINE.

What is Carnosine?

Carnosine is contained in both slow and fast twitch muscles fibers and is responsible for keeping the pH in your body (on a cellular level) in check. When we exercise, the pH in our bodies becomes more acidic due to the build up of lactic acid, as more glucose is metabolized. If the lactic acid levels in our body become too high, our muscles cramp up. In order to work out longer and harder, we need to keep our bodies in that magic pH zone for longer durations ... and that’s where Carnosine comes into play. Having an abundance of Carnosine in your muscle fibers means you can fight off acidity in the body, leading to harder workouts and bigger gains.

Are there any side effects?

High dosages of BETA-ALANINE can create excessive sensory effects (tingling) at the skin level in some users. Initiate use with half a single serving to assess your tolerance to ALLMAX BETA-ALANINE. As you become accustomed to the feeling, increase your dosage to 2 servings (6.4 g).

Who can take it?

If you’re a healthy individual who trains regularly, BETA-ALANINE is definitely for you. If you’re pregnant, under the age of 18, or breastfeeding you should not consume BETA-ALANINE. If you have any other health conditions ... you should always consult your physician prior to starting any new supplement.