Title

beta-Alanine Supplementation

Authors

Authors

J. R. Hoffman; N. S. Emerson;J. R. Stout

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Abbreviated Journal Title

Curr. Sport. Med. Rep.

Keywords

SKELETAL-MUSCLE FIBERS; HUMAN VASTUS LATERALIS; NEUROMUSCULAR FATIGUE; EXERCISE PERFORMANCE; CARNOSINE CONCENTRATIONS; ALZHEIMERS-DISEASE; BUFFERING CAPACITY; BODY-COMPOSITION; ENDURANCE; THRESHOLD; Sport Sciences

Abstract

beta-Alanine is rapidly developing as one of the most popular sport supplements used by strength/power athletes worldwide. The popularity of beta-alanine stems from its unique ability to enhance intramuscular buffering capacity and thereby attenuating fatigue. This review will provide an overview of the physiology that underlies the mechanisms of action behind beta-alanine, examine dosing schemes, and examine the studies that have been conducted on the efficacy of this supplement. In addition, the effect that beta-alanine has on body mass changes or whether it can stimulate changes in aerobic capacity also will be discussed. The review also will begin to explore the potential health benefits that beta-alanine may have on older adult populations. Discussion will examine the potential adverse effects associated with this supplement as well as the added benefits of combining beta-alanine with creatine.

Journal Title

Current Sports Medicine Reports

Volume

11

Issue/Number

4

Publication Date

1-1-2012

Document Type

Review

Language

English

First Page

189

Last Page

195

WOS Identifier

WOS:000306331700007

ISSN

1537-890X

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