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Beta-Alanine

Meaning

Beta-Alanine is a non-essential amino acid utilized by the body as a rate-limiting precursor for the synthesis of carnosine, a dipeptide concentrated heavily in skeletal muscle and the brain. It is recognized in clinical nutrition for its role in enhancing intramuscular buffering capacity against exercise-induced acidity. While not a direct hormone, its impact on muscle function and exercise performance is highly relevant to metabolic and hormonal health outcomes and physical longevity. This amino acid is a foundational component for supporting high-intensity physiological effort.