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Nutrition
Beta-Alanine
An amino acid that buffers acid buildup in muscles during high-intensity exercise.
Beta-alanine is a non-essential amino acid that increases muscle carnosine levels. Carnosine buffers hydrogen ions, delaying the burn and fatigue during high-intensity exercise lasting 1-4 minutes. The tingles (paresthesia) are harmless. Benefits accumulate over weeks of supplementation; timing doesn't matter.
Examples
- 3-5g daily for saturation
- Causes harmless tingling
- Benefits high-rep, high-intensity work