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    Default Beta-alanine - what you need to know

    Beta-alanine is a special aminoacid. It helps produce carnosine which is stored in muscles. Carnosine reduces the quantity of lactic acid in our muscles so it improves athletic performance.

    When we exercise acid accumulates in muscles which can lead to difficulties regarding muscle contraction. In this way we get tired. Carnosine is a buffer for acid so it delays fatigue onset.

    Beta-alanine can help us do more reps. Its effects were demonstrated on short duration exercises mostly.

    Keep in mind that if you take Beta-alanine a few times within your pre-workout it won't work. You have to take 4-6g divided throughout the day in 2g doses for at least 2 weeks.

    The tingling effect from beta-alanine is harmless. It appears usually from ingesting high doses at once. It is called paresthesia.
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    I notice most people seem to either love or hate the tingles
     

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