The lowdown on beta-alanine, part 5
Relevant HUMAN research on beta-alanine continues to pile up
Another important point to raise in regards to beta-alanine research is the subjects used in the studies. What is often found with sport supplement research is the subjects used in the studies are often sedentary individuals. This is important to mention, because it is easy to bring about big changes in performance or body composition changes when you are using individuals who do not exercise (sedentary) and are often out of shape. The results from studies using subjects that are sedentary is yet another reason why so many supplements disappoint in bodybuilding and athletic communities.
The good news is, the studies on beta-alanine often use strength/power athletes, active individuals and elite athletes and the results are still highly impressive, showing big performance increases.
Who can benefit from beta-alanine?
1 Individuals participating in weight training looking to gain lean body mass and increase strength.
2 Any individual involved in athletic activities where strength, power and muscular endurance are needed.
3 Active individuals who have reached a training plateau and are looking for a supplement to take them to the next level
How long will it take to start noticing benefits?
Performance benefits typically occur in as little as two weeks, although some individuals will notice benefits within one week. As carnosine levels increase, the benefits will follow. The most dramatic results are generally experienced within the 3-4 week range but they don’t stop there. Recent research is now showing carnosine levels continue to increase for a minimum of 12 weeks which is why we recommend staying on beta-alanine for at least three months to optimize your carnosine levels.
Immediate benefits: Many users experience intense vasodilation/pumps from the very first dose of beta-alanine. This experience occurs because beta-alanine increases carnosine and carnosine is a powerful precursor in generating nitric oxide synthase (a group of enzymes necessary for making the powerful vasodilator nitric oxide).
BY: Athletic Edge Nutrition, The Nutrient Timing Specialists.
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