Endurance athletes live their active lifestyles constantly building up and breaking down their bodies. We train, which is a constant effort to develop strength, conditioning and performance. Build/tear down repeat. Through that process the human body can be pushed to great results. Of course, the process also can lead to injuries, over training, and complex physiological conditions like chronic fatigue. How we fuel, recover, and reinvigorate our biological systems often determines the three-sided balance of fitness, injury, and performance. Recovery, in all aspects is crucial, and safe, non-PED supplements can help us build and repair. One such supplement is beta-alanine. Beta-alanine works by increasing muscle carnosine levels, buffering lactic acid that builds up during high-intensity exercise, which can reduce muscle burn and fatigue. PowerBar, a trusted food and energy supplement partner of training endurance athletes offers this High Intensity Sustained Release Beta Alanine dietary supplement to allow you to maximize your training by limiting damage from lactic acid build-up.

Designed for endurance, team, and strength athletes, these beta-alanine tablets are formulated to help enhance both high-intensity training and performance. The regimen is a follows: take two tablets twice daily during the first 4 weeks, and then two tablets once daily thereafter, with results typically seen (felt really) in about 4-8 weeks. Why a build-up and variance in the time frame? The 800mg tablets are not huge amounts. Plus, you body needs to absorb and build up the carnosine levels. Your natural body chemistry, nutritional uptake and level of exercise will all factor into the process. There are only 10 calories in 1600mg (two tablets), so you are getting a bunch of filler or junk- just the beta-alanine you require. PowerBar has submitted this supplement to the National Science Foundation for testing, and it has been approved as NSF®Certified for Sport™, which means you have the assurance that the product has passed stringent NSF qualifications designed for participating manufacturers and their products that include product testing for over 200 banned substances, label content confirmation, formulation and label review, production facility and supplier inspections, as well as ongoing monitoring in line with substance prohibitive lists.

In our experience, the noticeable effectiveness of supplements vary with individuals, but we do know the science makes sense, and training endurance athletes typically struggle to maintain the best nutritional balance, which has an effect on overall recovery. If you struggle with muscle issues associated with lactic acid build-up, perhaps beta-alanine is for you. It is generally best to consult with your medical professional and coach before use.