When to take beta-alanine for best results

Beta-Alanine is one of the best researched performance enhancers in the world of sports supplements. Studies show that regular use for about four weeks can result in higher fatigue resistanceallowing you to train harder for longer.*

This in turn can help support your individual fitness goals such as more musclesless fat and more stamina. As with any supplement, knowing when to take beta-alanine can help you get the most out of it.*

Should I take beta-alanine close to my workout?

Some supplements have an “acute” effect, meaning they have a direct benefit soon after they are taken. For example, caffeine in many people it produces a sharp increase in focus in as little as 15 minutes.

Beta-alanine is different. “It can take four to six weeks for beta-alanine to build up in your body to a sufficient level to make a noticeable difference in your training,” says Trevor Thieme, CSCS. As such, there is no need (or any short-term benefit) to take it right before training.

Unlike caffeine, which works primarily on your central nervous system, beta-alanine works in your muscle cells and combines with histidine to form carnosine. Carnosine helps buffer the acid build-up that causes “burning” sensation. during intense exercise. The result: increased muscular endurance.*

When to take beta-alanine

Taking beta-alanine is a long-term investment. “It doesn’t matter what time of day you take beta-alanine as long as you take it,” says Thieme. In the morning with your coffee, in the evening with yours proteinin yours pre-workout supplement — all is well.

Be consistent and after a few weeks you can expect a noticeable improvement in your training performance.*

Is beta-alanine the same as pre-workout?

Beta-alanine itself is not a pre-workout supplement as it has no acute effects and can be taken at any time of the day. However, it is a common ingredient in pre-workout preparations — such as Beachbody Performance Energize — because it ensures you get your daily dose.*

You may also experience a common but harmless side effect when starting supplementation: beta-alanine tingling. Beta-alanine tingling, often described as an itch or slight “tingle” under the skin, is a temporary sensation that usually begins in the neck, shoulders, and arms about 15 minutes after ingestion.

If you can’t get used to the tingling sensation, you can minimize it by spreading your doses throughout the day.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.