Buy beta-alanine

Most people know the tingling sensation under the skin after the first scoop. Beta-alanine has long since secured its place in sports nutrition. Whether as a powder to stir in, as a tablet for on the go or combined with creatine: you'll find the right form for your training with us.

What is beta-alanine?

Beta-alanine is a non-essential amino acid that your body converts to carnosine in combination with L-histidine.¹⁾ Carnosine is a dipeptide that occurs naturally in skeletal muscles. You only consume small amounts through your normal diet, especially meat and fish. This is why many athletes take a dietary supplement. The ingredient is one of the most frequently studied amino acids in sports nutrition and is valued by strength and endurance athletes alike.

Beta-alanine powder or tablets: Which form suits you?

Powder can be dosed flexibly and is particularly suitable if you want to adjust your intake individually. It dissolves well in water or a pre-workout shake.

Our best-selling product in this category: the NanoPure® Beta Alanine from GN Laboratories, 500 g pure powder without additives.

Tablets offer you a fixed amount per unit and are easy to take on the go, without weighing or shaking. Whether as a tablet or capsule: Solid dosage forms are particularly practical for on the go.

As a combination product, you can obtain mixtures that contain other ingredients such as creatine in addition to the amino acid. This combination is preferred by many athletes who want to combine several supplements in one portion.

What should you look out for when buying?

Not every supplement is the same. Pay attention to the following points when looking for the right product for you:

• Purity: Pure beta-alanine without unnecessary additives such as superplasticizers or fillers
• Laboratory testing: Independently tested batches give you certainty about the quality
• Dosage form: Powder for flexible dosing, tablets for everyday use
• Suitability: Check whether the product is vegan, lactose-free or free from certain allergens
• Branded raw material: Certified raw materials such as NanoPure® stand for tested quality

Taking beta-alanine

The ingredient unfolds its full potential not through a single portion, but through regular, daily intake. Carnosine levels in the muscles build up over several weeks.¹⁾ The usual consumption recommendation is 3 g per day, either as a powder in water or a shake, as a tablet or as part of a combination product. Whether you take it in the morning, before training or with a meal is up to you. The important thing is continuity.

References

¹⁾ Harris RC, Tallon MJ, Dunnett M, et al. The absorption of orally supplied β-alanine and its effect on muscle carnosine synthesis in human vastus lateralis. Amino Acids. 2006;30(3):279-289.

²⁾ Liu Q, Sikand P, Ma C, et al. Mechanisms of itch evoked by β-alanine. J Neurosci. 2012;32(42):14532-14537.

³⁾ Creatine claim according to EFSA: "Creatine increases physical performance during high-speed exercise in the context of short-term intense physical activity." The positive effect is achieved with a daily intake of 3 g creatine.

Food supplements are no substitute for a balanced, varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. Keep out of the reach of small children.