FAQs

CarnoSyn^® combines with the amino acid histidine to form another amino acid called carnosine. Over time, carnosine buffers the pH decline that causes the onset of muscle fatigue and failure, while building endurance and improving recovery. pH buffering helps delay or even prevent muscular fatigue and it is critical for cells to function properly. Over 55 clinical studies support the performance benefits of CarnoSyn^® beta-alanine.

Many years and millions of dollars have been invested in scientific research and stringent quality control, leading CarnoSyn^® to become the only beta-alanine that has successfully obtained New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) status with the FDA and that has also achieved Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) self-affirmation. Containing ZERO banned substances, you’ll always know where your ingredients come from—and that they’re safe and effective —with CarnoSyn^®.

Beta-alanine is naturally found in poultry, meat and seafood. However, the concentrations found in food are too low to effectively increase carnosine levels. CarnoSyn^® is derived from a synthetic material and is exclusively sourced through certified manufacturers. These manufacturers operate under strict quality controls, are regularly audited and each batch undergoes extensive scientific testing to prove its efficacy and potency.

To achieve performance results shown in the latest scientific studies, it is strongly recommended that you consume a daily dose of 3.2-6.4g of beta-alanine as CarnoSyn® or SR CarnoSyn® beta-alanine or at least 28 days.

You do not need to stop loading after 28 days, this is the loading period required to experience all the benefits CarnoSyn^® can offer. After the loading period, CarnoSyn^® should be taken every day to maintain the appropriate levels of carnosine in the body.

In 2019, CarnoSyn^® beta-alanine established New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) status. Receiving FDA approval as an NDI ingredient reaffirms CarnoSyn’s commitment to deliver the safest and highest-quality solutions to athletes and brand partners, and further distinguishes CarnoSyn from generic forms of beta-alanine with questionable quality and effectiveness.

Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS)-status means that CarnoSyn^® is considered a safe and effective ingredient. All food ingredients must have GRAS or self-affirmed GRAS status. To hold GRAS status enables CarnoSyn^® beta-alanine to be used in food products like RTM drinks, bars & protein mixes.

CarnoSyn^® is not a banned substance and is not listed by any of the following authorities for banned substances: NFLPA, NCAA, MLB, WADA and IOC.

Please visit our CarnoSyn Verified Page to browse the list of CarnoSyn^®-verified brand partners, where you can purchase CarnoSyn^® directly.

Natural Alternatives International (NAI) is the sole distributor for all countries except Japan. Shimizu Chemical Corporation is the authorized distributor for Japan.

CarnoSyn^® is the trademark name of beta-alanine. Carnosine is a dipeptide molecule, made up of the amino acids beta-alanine and histidine.

Ingested carnosine breaks down in the body into beta-alanine and histidine on absorption from the gut and only micro amounts of beta-alanine are found in the blood stream. Research has shown that enough histidine is naturally present in the body to meet the demands of muscles for synthesis of carnosine, and that the limiting factor is beta-alanine. Beta-alanine supplementation augments the small amounts available from (1) synthesis in the liver, and (2) from the ingestion of meat and fish. Supplemental beta-alanine combines with the naturally occurring histidine to increase the levels of carnosine.

As muscle mass decreases with age, so do muscle carnosine levels. CarnoSyn^® beta-alanine supports increased muscle mass, which can help maintain higher levels of muscle carnosine in our aging population.

Most individuals do not consume enough beta-alanine in their diets to increase athletic performance. And, because beta-alanine is most often found in meat sources, vegetarian athletes can have an even greater need to supplement beta-alanine levels. The synthesis of beta-alanine in the liver, the only source available to vegetarians, is very low in humans and can only maintain low levels of muscle carnosine.

Yes. CarnoSyn^® beta-alanine is tasteless, odorless, soluble in water, stable and only slightly hygroscopic.

CarnoSyn^® beta-alanine can be used in powders, tablets, capsules, stick packets, chewables/lozenges, and more.

CarnoSyn^® beta-alanine is a free-flowing powder that is slightly hygroscopic.

CarnoSyn^® beta-alanine is naturally granular.

CarnoSyn^® beta-alanine has a neutral taste that works well with a variety of flavorings.

Yes. Up to 55 grams of CarnoSyn^® beta-alanine is soluble in 100ml of water.

Paresthesia is a harmless tingling sensation that many people feel after ingesting instant release CarnoSyn^® beta-alanine. As the paresthesia threshold varies from person to person the level of tingling experienced may vary.

Yes. CarnoSyn^® beta-alanine is stable. It has a 3-year shelf life in powder form in its original containers.

CarnoSyn^® is manufactured at FDA registered facilities, under a stringent quality control process which complies with current Good Manufacturing Practice regulations enforced by the FDA, and various other national and international agencies—to be both safe and effective—containing ZERO banned substances.

CarnoSyn^® beta-alanine is Non-GMO.

CarnoSyn^® is free of major allergens.

CarnoSyn^® has a three-year shelf life as long as it is tightly sealed and stored in a cool and dry location.