topicCarnosine Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimMethodological quality was assessed using the Cochrane RoB 2.0 tool, and the certainty of evidence was evaluated via the GRADE framework.
evidence level1
citationLiang W (2026)
sourceNo ergogeniceffect of β-alanine on repeated sprint ability: a systematic review and multilevel meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
topicCarnosine Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimConclusion In conclusion, chronic β-alanine supplementation does not provide a clear improvement in total work capacity, maximal anaerobic power, or fatigue resistance during repeated sprinting.
evidence level1
citationLiang W (2026)
sourceNo ergogeniceffect of β-alanine on repeated sprint ability: a systematic review and multilevel meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
topicCarnosine Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimObjective Chronic beta-alanine supplementation is a prevalent nutritional strategy to augment intracellular buffering capacity via elevated muscle carnosine.
evidence level1
citationLiang W (2026)
sourceNo ergogeniceffect of β-alanine on repeated sprint ability: a systematic review and multilevel meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
topicCarnosine Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimWhile its ergogenic efficacy in continuous, high-intensity exercise is established, its impact on repeated sprint ability (RSA)-governed by extremely brief work bouts and phosphocreatine (PCr) kinetics-remains equivocal.
evidence level1
citationLiang W (2026)
sourceNo ergogeniceffect of β-alanine on repeated sprint ability: a systematic review and multilevel meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
topicCarnosine Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimβ-Alanine (BA) elevates skeletal muscle carnosine and may improve repeated high-intensity performance; however, evidence in kickboxing is limited.
evidence level2
citationKüçük FH (2026)
sourceEffects of β-alanine supplementation on kickboxing-specific anaerobic performance, neuromuscular power, and strength endurance: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
topicCarnosine Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimThis study investigated the effects of 4-week BA supplementation on sport-specific kickboxing anaerobic performance, neuromuscular power, and strength endurance in trained male kickboxers.
evidence level2
citationKüçük FH (2026)
sourceEffects of β-alanine supplementation on kickboxing-specific anaerobic performance, neuromuscular power, and strength endurance: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.