NOW Foods Beta-Alanine 500g

NOW® Sports Beta-Alanine uses clinically studied CarnoSyn® beta-alanine to support muscular endurance and delay fatigue.* Beta-alanine is a non-essential amino acid that muscle cells use to make carnosine — a dipeptide that buffers the hydrogen ions (acid) produced during hard exercise, helping maintain optimal muscular pH.* By raising muscle carnosine, beta-alanine helps muscles work harder and longer and can delay fatigue.* NOW® uses CarnoSyn®, a patented form shown to increase muscle carnosine so muscles can work harder and longer, supporting your strength and endurance training goals.* 500 g (250 servings).

About the key ingredients

• Beta-Alanine (CarnoSyn®) – 2,000 mg per serving: CarnoSyn® beta-alanine, a clinically studied form shown to raise muscle carnosine, buffering exercise-induced acid to support muscular endurance and delay fatigue.*
• Other ingredients: None — a pure, single-ingredient powder with no fillers, flavors or additives; sold by weight, not volume.

Who it's for

Beta-Alanine suits athletes doing repeated high-intensity or endurance efforts — lifters, sprinters, CrossFit and team-sport athletes — who want to buffer muscle acid, push harder and delay fatigue.* It's a well-researched endurance aid best taken consistently over weeks to build muscle carnosine.* The powder format lets you fit it to your routine.*

Suggested use

Take 1/2 level teaspoon 3 to 4 times daily. Mix into 8 oz. of water or your favorite beverage. For best results, allow at least 2 hours between doses. Store in a cool, dry, dark place after opening.

Quality & certifications

• Family Owned Since 1968
• GMP Quality Assured
• CarnoSyn®
• Halal
• Kosher
• Non-GMO
• UL Dietary Supplement Certified
• Vegan
• Steroid Tested

Frequently asked questions

What does beta-alanine do?
It raises muscle carnosine, which buffers the acid (hydrogen ions) that builds up during hard exercise. That helps maintain optimal muscular pH so you can work harder and longer, delaying fatigue during intense or repeated efforts.*

Why do I feel tingling?
Beta-alanine can cause a harmless, temporary tingling on the skin (paresthesia) for some people, especially at first. It normally lessens or subsides after a few weeks and is not a cause for concern; spacing doses helps.*

How should I take it?
Take the powder 2 to 4 times daily, allowing at least 2 hours between doses, mixed into water or a beverage (powder) or with water (capsules). Consistent daily use over several weeks builds muscle carnosine for best results.*

Cautions & interactions

Beta-alanine may cause a harmless, temporary tingling sensation on the skin (paresthesia) for some people; this normally lessens or subsides after a few weeks of use and is nothing to worry about. Spacing doses at least two hours apart helps. Talk to your doctor before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or managing a medical condition, and keep out of reach of children.

Allergen information: Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut or sesame ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.

Caution: For adults only. Beta-alanine may cause a harmless, temporary tingling sensation on the skin for some individuals. After a few weeks of supplementation with beta-alanine, this sensation normally lessens or subsides. Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children. Do not eat freshness packet enclosed.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.