ATP Science Beta Alanine

ATP Science Beta Alanine boasts the incredible ability to increase muscle carnosine better than carnosine itself! A humble amino acid that packs a tingling punch to skin too which beta alanine is very well known for. A great tool for vasodilatory effects with training, buffering acidic build up from metabolic processes incurred during exercise and reduces the early onset of fatigue especially in High intensity training. It is also a very effective inhibitor of Glycation where by sugars bind with proteins and oxidise causing damage to muscles, collagen and connective tissues.

BETA ALANINE - FOR BOOSTING MUSCLE CARNOSINE LEVELS & PERFORMANCE

Beta Alanine supplementation increases muscle carnosine better than taking carnosine itself. Muscle carnosine is an intramuscular acidity buffer and antioxidant. Beta alanine increases stamina and endurance by buffering metabolic acid and waste as it is made. This means less muscle pain and greater muscle performance.

During high intensity exercise, there is a greater reliance on ATP production from glycolysis and phosphagen systems resulting in an accumulation H+, which leads to exercise-induced metabolic acidosis. This acidity has been implicated as the cause of muscular fatigue and decreased muscle contractile function. By buffering exercise-induced acidity, muscle carnosine enhances performance. Especially in events with prologonged bouts of high intensity exercise. 

Muscle Carnosine works as:

• Intramuscular antioxidant
• Intramuscular buffer for exercise-induced acidity
• Regulates calcium sensitivity and excitation–contraction coupling. Calcium influx
• Triggers neuromuscular junctions and can trigger contractions, twitches, taps, cramps and spams. Carnosine can prevent muscle spasms, cramping and loss of coordination.
• Protects against glycation. Glycation is a process whereby sugars attach to proteins and oxidise, causing damage to muscles, collagen and connective tissue.

The Science of Beta Alanine

In a recent study, twenty-five active males were supplemented with 6.4 grams per day of beta alanine or a placebo for a 24 week period. Every 4 week participants provided a muscle biopsy and performed a high-intensity cycling capacity test. The study found that twenty-four weeks of beta alanine supplementation increased muscle carnosine content and improved high-intensity cycling capacity. The study also found that beta alanine plays an important role in muscle carnosine accumulation and production.1

The ‘meta-analysis’ verdict on Beta Alanine

In April 2017, a huge ‘meta-analysis’ study2 (a study were they combined all studies on beta alanine) was published in the British Journal or Sports Medicine and guess what it showed? Beta alanine really works to boost exercise performance whether it be in the gym or an aerobic sport. The results of the meta-analysis showed a significant positive overall effect of β-alanine supplementation on exercise, supporting the efficacy of increased muscle carnosine to improve exercise. Exercise duration was the greatest influencing factor regarding the efficacy of β-alanine supplementation meaning the more work you put in, the better returns you got. The study went on to state that “exercise capacity and performance were both improved by supplementation, although effect sizes suggested β-alanine to be almost twice as effective at improving exercise capacity.” The key point of the study was:

• Carnosine is abundant in skeletal muscle, suggesting that it plays an important role during exercise, with a key physiological role considered to be intracellular pH regulation.
• β-alanine supplementation can increase muscle carnosine concentration and improve exercise capacity and performance.
• There may be a number of confounding factors, including exercise type, duration and mode and population, which may influence the effects of β-alanine supplementation.

Why does Beta (β) Alanine give me the ‘tingles/itch’?

β-alanine, induces itch and tingling after consumption which is harmless. It has been found in humans that the primary sensory neurons responsive to β-alanine are likely part of a histamine-independent itch neural circuit and a target for treating clinical itch that is unrelieved by anti-histamines.3

Why should I take the ATP Science Beta Alanine?

Benefits of ATP Science Beta Alanine are:

• Allergen, pesticide, heavy metal and microbial tested for compliance
• Approved material manufacturer that will allow audits of their factory
• HPLC verified guaranteeing fully efficacious material and no contaminants or adulteration
• Vegan
• Gluten, GMO & Sugar free

Mr Supplement Shipping Info

• Mr Supplement ships parcels Australia-wide from Monday to Friday (excluding weekends). 
• Opening hours of store for purchase & pick up orders: Sydney (Seven Hills) & Perth (Wangara) 9 am-4.30 pm Monday to Friday AEST (excluding public holidays). 
• Shipping & Handling Costs – A handling fee of $9.95 for all orders under $150 or FREE Shipping on orders over $150.
• Contact number for other enquiries – 1300 325 797

At Mr Supplement, our promise to you is to have orders dispatched and delivered lightning-fast Australia-wide. Providing your place of delivery has an Australian postcode, rest assured we will get it there as soon as possible.

How do we get it to you so fast? Well, it’s simple really. Firstly we make sure your package is dispatched from one of our two extensive warehouses close to your destination, being either Sydney or Perth. Then we utilise the very fastest transport, which could be via any one of our four (4) dedicated freight companies. Shipments begin being dispatched from both our Sydney & Perth warehouses starting at 10 am daily with the last goods leaving by 5 pm so there are no holding delays.

Secondly, where possible we always use an airfreight service which is why over 85% of our customers receive their orders by the next business day. In short, we don't muck around with shipping. We understand getting your delivery to you fast, without complication & as ordered is the best way of thanking you for trusting us with your supplement business.

Shipping & Handling Costs

A) Our shipping and handling fee is a flat $9.95 Australia-wide or FREE SHIPPING on orders over $150.00. We encourage our customers to reach this amount to take advantage of the FREE DELIVERY offer.

Ordering & Delivery Policy

After choosing to place an order with Mr Supplement we are pleased to advise of the following process which takes place during our business hours (9:00 am-4 pm Monday-Friday EST/EDST).

1. You shall receive an initial confirmation email that your order has been received and is being packed.

2. When goods are dispatched from our warehouse you shall receive a further second email advising your delivery has been successfully shipped.

3. Goods shall be packaged in Mr Supplement branded packaging designed to prevent product damage during transport.

4. Goods ordered prior to 3:15 pm Eastern Australia time (Daylight Saving time when appropriate) shall be dispatched via the fastest method, same business day.

5. Goods are predominately air freighted via one of four transport companies, with delivery extending to all regions of Australia. We utilise multiple transport services as we know this is the only way to ensure the fastest delivery. As a result 85% of our customers receive their goods next working day, with approximately 95% receiving deliveries within 3 working days. Remote or regional areas depending on the exact location may take additional time.

As a tip & for the fastest delivery, we strongly recommend noting a physical street address as opposed to a PO Boxes or Parcel Locker when ordering (PO Box and Parcel Locker deliveries often need to be dispatched via road freight due to Australia Posts freight limitations). In addition, there is unfortunately no option for Express Post service if your order is being sent via Australia Post.

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8. Should you wish for deliveries to be left without signature (i.e. front door etc), this should be noted on your order comments. Mr Supplement is happy to oblige with these requests on small order values, however, we shall hold no responsibility for any lost or missing deliveries should these unfortunate circumstances occur. All large value orders, which are determined by Mr Supplement, for security reasons, may still require a signature regardless of any authority to leave instructions.

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