Blonyx Beta Alanine
Ingredients
β-Alanine (Beta-Alanine) - 6000mg
Beta-Alanine is a non-essential amino acid and modified version of the amino acid Alanine. Beta-Alanine is the rate-limiting precursor of Carnosine, a natural muscle acid buffer found in the body. Because of this, the amount of Carnosine in the muscle is limited by the amount of Beta-Alanine available.
How to use Blonyx Beta Alanine
To benefit from taking Beta-Alanine you require 6g per day. To achieve this, take one level scoop twice a day (one AM, and one PM) ideally with food. Do not exceed the recommended serving.
Performance Improvements
BETA-Alanine enhances rowing performance at shorter distances (500-2000m) (2)
Taking BETA-Alanine extends time to exhaustion when training at high intensity for short bouts (up to 5 mins) (6, 7)
BETA-Alanine can increase power output when doing high intensity interval training like Airdyne sprints (7)
When doing strength based training, BETA-Alanine increases the volume of training (number of reps), an athlete is capable of achieving (8)
BETA-Alanine may also be an antioxidant and have other health benefits (9)
Who is Beta Alanine For?
CrossFitters
Climbers
Mountain bikers
Athletes who do sprint interval training
Shorter distance athletes (sprint cyclists, runners and rowers)
Sports athletes who do a lot of sprint bursts
Soccer, hockey, basketball and football players
How Much Beta Alanine Do You Need?
Beta alanine is used in the body to make carnosine, a natural lactic acid buffer
We get about 1g/d beta alanine from eating foods like meat and fish
Research shows that you need an additional 6g/d beta alanine to improve performance
How Does Beta Anaine Work?
When does Beta Alanine work best?
It has been found to be much more effective in training bouts that last between 1-4 mins at high intensity, and seems to work better in older athletes. It may also sharpen the mind a little.
One Side Effect
Beta alanine can stimulate nerve endings in the skin at certain dosages. This leads to a tingling sensation called paraesthesia. While not too troublesome it can startle people who first take it.
Physiological function
High intensity training causes a build-up of lactic acid in the muscle and blood. This is thought to result that burning sensation in the muscle you experience when training as well as, a loss of power and eventually fatigue. In muscle cells, beta alanine is combined with the amino acid histidine to create carnosine. Carnosine buffers lactic acid build-up slowing the onset of fatigue.
Our manufacturing facilities are GMP certified. We are also registered with Health Canada
The facilities we use to manufacture are NSF for sport certified
Our products are free from banned substances
Research References
1. Trexler et al. (2015):The official position paper of the International Society of Sports Nutrition on BETA-Alanine. BETA-Alanine is one of the few supplements considered to be both safe and effective by the societyRead the research
2. Baguet et al. (2010):7 weeks of BETA-Alanine supplementation improved 2,000m row time in trained rowersRead the research
3. Hill et al. (2007):13 males improved their total work done on a cycling capacity test after 4-10 weeks of BETA-Alanine supplementation, vs. a placebo.Read the research
4. Sale et al. (2011):BETA-Alanine supplementation increased cycling capacity vs. placebo in 20 men.Read the research
5. Danaher et al. (2014):BETA-Alanine increased cycling work capacity after 6 weeks of supplementation.Read the research
6. Ghiasvand et al. (2012):BETA-Alanine increased time to exhaustion in endurance athletes doing an incremental cycling test.Read the research
7. Stout et al. (2006):BETA-Alanine prolonged time to exhaustion after 28 days of supplementation.Read the research
8. Hoffman et al (2008):Bench press training volume was increased in soldiers who took BETA-Alanine for a three week period.Read the research
9. Hipkiss et al. (2013):BETA-Alanine and carnosine have a number of potential health benefits in humans.Read the research