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Evidence-Based Supplement Research

Evidence-Based Supplement Research

Beta-Alanine and Improved Peak Power

Doses used in studies

g/day: 3.2–6.4 (median 4.8, IQR 4–5.6) — 2 studies

Time to effect

Median: 8 weeks · IQR 6 weeks–10 weeks · Range 4 weeks–2.8 months — Reported in 2 of 2 studies

2 of 2 papersPopulation:

Effects of Combined Versus Isolated Beta-Alanine and Sodium Bicarbonate Supplementation on Physical Capacity in Highly Trained Female Basketball Players: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
- 2026-06-01
- RCT
- International journal of sports physiology and performance 21(6)
- - Jakub Adamczewski
  - Mikołaj Szymocha
  - Natalia Główka
  - Jacek Adrian
  - Krzysztof Durkalec-Michalski
- PubMed: 41838453
- DOI: 10.1123/ijspp.2025-0447
6 Insights on
- Improved Peak Power
- High evidence
- Athletes
BA+PLSB did not influence any physical capacity outcomes.
Effect
Neutral
Effect size
Small
Significant
No
Dose
6.4 g·d-1
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 Peak Power
- 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