topicCarnosine Exercise Performance Meta-Analysis
claimEffects of beta-alanine supplementation on exercise performance and related physiological outcomes in women: a systematic review and meta-analysis
evidence level1
citationGu J (2026)
sourceEffects of beta-alanine supplementation on exercise performance and related physiological outcomes in women: a systematic review and meta-analysis
topicCarnosine Exercise Performance Meta-Analysis
claimBackground Carnosine (β-alanine-L-histidine) is an endogenous dipeptide found in abundance in highly metabolic tissues such as skeletal muscle and the brain, where it is thought to play a role in intracellular buffering, and thereby, promote anaerobic glycolysis.
evidence level2
citationO'Toole TE (2026)
sourceEffects of carnosine supplementation on physical endurance: a placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial.
topicCarnosine Exercise Performance Meta-Analysis
claimDue to its perceived ability to support muscle energetics, carnosine, and its precursor, β-alanine, have found widespread use as performance-enhancing supplements.
evidence level2
citationO'Toole TE (2026)
sourceEffects of carnosine supplementation on physical endurance: a placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial.