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Beta alanine

often taken by athletes to improve performance.
Beta-alanine aids in the production of carnosine

source

meat and fish, and supplement

chemical

Beta-alanine is a beta-amino acid amino acid and a substrate of carnosine
Beta-alanine is a non essential amino acid that is produced naturally in the body.

vegetarian

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Vegetarians can get beta-alanine through foods that contain carnosine precursors, though direct sources are limited. Some plant-based foods that contain small amounts include tofu, edamame, legumes, mushrooms, and asparagus. However, since beta-alanine is mainly found in animal products, vegetarians rely on their liver to produce it naturally.

Interestingly, exercise itself can help increase muscle carnosine levels in vegetarians, even without supplementation. While beta-alanine supplements are available, they aren’t commonly used unless someone is focused on athletic performance.

  • carnosine
    • TLDR: take beta-alanine to decrease muscle fatigue.
    • Carnosine acts as a buffer to prevent muscle cells from becoming acidic, decreasing muscle fatigue during exercise.This is why beta-alanine is a aid in sports performance. study
  • Alanine