Boosts Physical Performance

Researchers suggest that supplementation with Beta-Alanine increases muscle carnosine levels by 20-80% which shows the beneficial effect on exercise performance. Carnosine is a naturally occurring dipeptide molecule which is made by combining its constituent amino acids, L-Histidine and Beta Alanine with the help of an enzyme, Carnosine Synthetase. It plays a lead role in the regulation of muscle acidosis during intense exercise.

What Causes Fatigue During High-Intensity Exercise?

The major source of energy during high-intensity exercise is glucose, which is derived by anaerobic glycolysis. During glycolysis, glucose gets broken-down into lactic acid, which is further converted to lactate, that produces hydrogen ions (H+).The more we rely on glycolysis as the primary energy system, the more is the production of lactic acid and H+ ions, leading to a further decrease in intramuscular pH. The built-in acidity blocks the glucose breakdown and reduces the muscle’s ability to contract. This condition causes fatigue.

Increases High-Intensity Aerobic Performance

The main rationale to supplementing with Beta Alanine is to increase concentration of Carnosine in the muscle tissue. Carnosine plays a chief role by acting as a buffer against the acid. It increases the ability of the muscle to buffer the H+ produced during high-intensity exercise, thereby prevents the muscle contraction. More Carnosine in the muscle directly leads to potential attenuation of exercise-induced reduction in pH. This helps to enhance force production for short to moderate duration.

Who is it suitable for?

Beta Alanine has been shown to increase strength, power output, endurance, exercise capacity, muscle mass, and delay the onset of neuromuscular fatigue. Hence is a perfect supplement for anyone who practices a sport or high intensity workout routine where strength, power and endurance are needed.