Beta-Alanine and Improved Muscular Endurance

Doses used in studies

g/day: 3.2 (median 3.2, IQR 3.2–3.2) — 1 study

Time to effect

Median: 2.8 months · IQR 2.8 months–2.8 months · Range 2.8 months–2.8 months — Reported in 1 of 1 study

1 of 1 paper

Beta-Alanine Does Not Enhance the Effects of Resistance Training in Older Adults.

2018-01-16
RCT · n = 27
Journal of dietary supplements 15(6)
- Christopher H Bailey
- Joseph F Signorile
- Arlette C Perry
- Kevin A Jacobs
- Nicholas D Myers

PubMed: 29336621
DOI: 10.1080/19390211.2017.1406422

10 Insights on

Improved Muscular Endurance

High evidence
Mixed

For the 20-repetition chest and leg press tests, no main effects of beta-alanine or group × time interactions for the exercise versus control groups were observed.

Effect: Neutral
Effect size: Small
Significant: No
Dose: 3.2 g/day