{"product_id":"atp-science-beta-alanine","title":"ATP Science Beta Alanine","description":"\u003ch2\u003eATP Science Beta Alanine — Pure Carnosine Precursor for Endurance and Fatigue Resistance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeta-alanine does one thing exceptionally well — it raises muscle carnosine levels more effectively than taking carnosine directly. Higher muscle carnosine means better buffering of exercise-induced acidity, delayed fatigue onset and improved endurance through high-intensity efforts. 100% pure beta-alanine, 208 serves per 250g tub at 1.2g per serve, gluten-free, produced at ATP Science's Brisbane facility. Available now at Payless Supplements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDosage \u0026amp; Timing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix 1.2g (approximately one third of a scoop) into 50–200ml of water or your pre workout drink. Take 30–45 minutes before training. Can also be taken during training. Daily consistent use over 4+ weeks is where carnosine accumulation produces meaningful performance changes — single-dose use without consistent supplementation has limited effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Science — Why Carnosine and Why Beta-Alanine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring high-intensity exercise, your body shifts toward anaerobic ATP production from glucose. A by-product of this process is hydrogen ion accumulation — the acidity that causes the burning sensation in your muscles and eventually forces you to slow down or stop. This is exercise-induced metabolic acidosis, and it's one of the primary limiters of high-intensity performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarnosine is a dipeptide stored in muscle tissue that acts as an intramuscular buffer — it absorbs hydrogen ions and reduces the acidity effect. More carnosine means more buffering capacity, less fatigue, and more capacity for high-intensity work. The problem: supplementing carnosine directly is poorly absorbed. Beta-alanine is the rate-limiting precursor to muscle carnosine synthesis — supplementing it is the most effective way to raise muscle carnosine levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Muscle Carnosine Does\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntramuscular acid buffer\u003c\/strong\u003e — absorbs hydrogen ions produced during anaerobic exercise, delaying the fatigue response.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntioxidant activity\u003c\/strong\u003e — carnosine is a naturally occurring intramuscular antioxidant that reduces oxidative stress from training.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalcium regulation\u003c\/strong\u003e — aids in regulating calcium transients in skeletal muscle, supporting muscle contraction efficiency and sensitivity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeuromuscular junction support\u003c\/strong\u003e — involved in the signalling processes that trigger muscle contractions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-glycation\u003c\/strong\u003e — carnosine protects against glycation, the process where sugars bind to proteins and cause damage to muscles, collagen and connective tissue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Benefits Most\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeta-alanine's benefits are most pronounced in activities involving repeated or prolonged high-intensity efforts — resistance training, CrossFit, cycling, rowing, sprinting, team sports and any training where the burning sensation of lactic acid is a regular limiting factor. Research consistently shows 2.5–4g daily over 4+ weeks produces meaningful improvements in muscle carnosine and high-intensity endurance. ATP Science's 1.2g serving is designed to be taken per session — multiple sessions per day or a second serve on heavier days can be stacked to reach higher daily totals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStacking With Creatine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeta-alanine and creatine are one of the most well-researched supplement stacks in sports science. They address different energy systems — creatine supports the phosphocreatine system for explosive short-burst efforts, beta-alanine buffers acidity for repeated or sustained high-intensity work. Research shows the combination produces significantly greater improvements in high-intensity endurance than either supplement alone. Stack with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/atp-science-creapure-creatine\"\u003eATP Science Creapure® Creatine\u003c\/a\u003e for the combined effect. Can also be added directly to \u003ca href=\"\/products\/atp-science-pre-plus\"\u003ePre Plus\u003c\/a\u003e pre workout if it's not already included in your pre workout formula.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ATP Science","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":51282947178663,"sku":null,"price":34.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2319\/7495\/files\/atp-science-beta-alanine-topdog-nutrition-8393832.png?v=1788231009","url":"https:\/\/paylesssupplements.co.nz\/products\/atp-science-beta-alanine","provider":"Payless Supplements","version":"1.0","type":"link"}