Beta-alanine
Performance supplement
Reviewed human evidence related to beta-alanine. Effects depend on dose and context.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-16
Aliases: beta alanine
Reviewed outcomes
High-intensity exercise
Beta-alanine · unknown · Magnitude unknown
Studies of short high-intensity efforts show mixed performance results.
conflicting evidence · Human data reviewedEvidence, caveats & sources›Tingling
Beta-alanine · increase · Magnitude unknown
Beta-alanine commonly causes temporary tingling at larger single doses.
moderate evidence · Human data reviewedEvidence, caveats & sources›