Supplementation

Beta-Alanine: Dose, Timing and When It’s Not Worth It

Evidence-based beta-alanine guide: who it works for, effective dose, tingling side effect, and when the cost isn't justified.

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What is beta-alanine

Direct answer: Beta-alanine is a non-essential amino acid that is a precursor to carnosine — a dipeptide found in muscle fibers that functions as an acid buffer, neutralizing part of the H+ produced during intense effort

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How beta-alanine works

Supplementation increases circulating beta-alanine, which increases muscle carnosine over time, which improves tolerance to lactide effort.

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Effective dose

The range consolidated in the evidence:

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Table: protocol summary

Phase Daily dose Division Duration ------------ Initial charge 3,2–6,4 g 2–4 tomadas 8–12 semanas Maintenance 3,2 g 2 tomadas As long as it makes sense Pause — — If you leave the phase that justifies

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Tingling (paresthesia): what it is

Beta-alanine activates skin sensory receptors (MrgprD), causing a tingling sensation on the face, scalp, neck and hands.

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How a fitness professional communicates

"Beta-alanine is useful for your CrossFit protocol with 2–4 minute WODs. You need to take it every day, for 8–12 weeks, a dose of 3. 2–6. 4 g divided into 2–4 times.

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