• Provides an even supply of Beta-Alanine to muscles
• Beta-Alanine is a precursor for intramuscular carnosine which buffers muscle acids
• Designed to support high intensity training in endurance, team & strength athletes

Serving Size: 2 tablets (60 Servings per pack)

Amount Per Serving: 1600mg Beta-Alanine

Other Ingredients: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide.

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DIETARY SUPPLEMENT: Use in conjunction with a nutritious diet & appropriate physical training or exercise program. As with any dietary supplement consult your healthcare professional before taking this product.

WARNING: For adults only. Keep out of reach of children.

What is Beta-Alanine?

Beta-Alanine is a precursor for Intramuscular Carnosine which buffers muscle acids. High Intensity exercise can lead to acid accumulation inside working muscles resulting in ‘muscle burn’ which can contribute to the onset of fatigue. MUSASHI Sustained Release Beta-Alanine is designed to support high intensity training in endurance, team and strength athletes.

Muscle Carnosine buffers muscle acids which can increase during intense exercise leading to muscle burn (Artioli et. al. 2010, Baguet et. al. 2010). Beta Alanine supplementation helps boost muscle Carnosine levels (Sale et. al/
2010).

Carnosine is a dipeptide composed of Beta-Alanine & L-Histidine found in skeletal muscle. Research suggests carnosine synthesis is limited by BetaAlanine availability rather than L-Histidine level in muscle tissue (Hill et al 2007).

Sustained Release Beta-Alanine tablets have been shown to help boost muscle carnosine levels in 4–8 weeks.

The Study used Sustained Release Beta-Alanine tablets at two different dosing regimes. The High-Low (HL) dose of 3.2 grams/day of BetaAlanine for 4 weeks, followed by 1.6 grams/day for 4 weeks, showed significantly greater muscle carnosine synthesis than a low (L) dose of 1.6 grams/day for 8 weeks
(Stellingwerf et. al. 2010).

How To Use

STRENGTH TRAINING ATHLETE: You lift weights in the gym and plan to embark on an intensive strength training regime to build lean muscle. Recommended Beta-Alanine supplementation regime as follows:

• Starting for 4 weeks, take two MUSASHI Sustained Release Beta-Alanine tablets twice daily and space the doses at least 3 hours apart (3.2grams / day).
• Continue this loading phase until the end of the 4 weeks.
• Upon completing the 4 week loading phase, take two tablets once daily and continue this for the duration of our intensive training regime (1.6grams/day)

Discontinue supplementing with Beta-Alanine if you drop the intensity of your workouts.
TEAM SPORT ATHLETE: You play a competitive team sport such as football, rugby, basketball netball or soccer. You plan to start intense pre-season training to get your body ready in optimal condition for the playing season. Recommended Beta-Alanine supplementation regime as follows:

• Starting for 4 weeks, take two MUSASHI Sustained Release Beta-Alanine tablets twice daily and space the doses at least 3 hours apart (3.2 grams / day).
• Continue this loading phase for the full 4 weeks.
• Upon completing the 4 week loading phase, take two tablets once daily and continue this for the duration of our intensive training regime (1.6 grams/day).

During the off-season discontinue supplementing with Beta-Alanine.

REFERENCES
Artioli GG, Gualano B, Smith A, Stout J, Lancha AH Jr. Role of beta-alanine supplementation on muscle carnosine and exercise performance. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2010 Jun;42(6):1162–73. Review. Baguet A, Koppo K, Pottier A, Derave W. Beta-alanine supplementation reduces acidosis but not oxygen uptake response during high-intensity cycling exercise. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2010 Feb;108(3):495–503. Epub 2009 Oct 16. Hill CA, Harris RC, Kim HJ, Harris BD, Sale C, Boobis LH, Kim CK, Wise JA.Influence of beta-alanine supplementation on skeletal muscle carnosine concentrations and high intensity cycling capacity. Amino Acids. 2007 Feb;32(2):225–33. Epub 2006 Jul 28. Sale C, Saunders B, Harris RC. Effect of beta-alanine supplementation on muscle carnosine concentrations and exercise performance. Amino Acids. 2010 Jul;39(2):321–33. Epub 2009 Dec 20. Review. Stellingwerff T, Anwander H, Egger A, Buehler T, Kreis R, Boesch C, Decombaz J. The Effect Of Two B-Alanine Dosing Protocols On Muscle Carnosine Synthesis And Washout. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2010; 42: S929.

NOTE: Formulated supplementary sports food. Not to be used as a sole source of nutrition. Should be eaten in conjunction with a nutritious diet & appropriate physical training or exercise programme. Not suitable for children under 15 years of age or pregnant women: Should only be used under medical or Dietetic supervision.