Ingredient Breakdown: Beta Alanine
Welcome to our brand-new blog series, Ingredient Breakdown! In each post, we’ll dive into a key ingredient commonly found in supplements, explain what it does, and help you understand why it matters for your performance and overall health.
To kick things off, we’re starting with one of the most talked-about ingredients in pre-workout supplements: Beta-Alanine.
What is Beta-Alanine?
Beta-Alanine is a naturally occurring amino acid that plays a big role in exercise performance. Unlike other amino acids, it isn’t used to build proteins. Instead, it combines with another amino acid (histidine) to form carnosine, a compound that helps buffer acid in your muscles.
In simple terms: Beta-Alanine helps reduce fatigue during high-intensity exercise so you can push harder for longer.
Why Do People Take It?
Here’s what research has shown about Beta-Alanine’s benefits:
Delays Muscle Fatigue: By boosting carnosine levels, Beta-Alanine helps reduce the “burn” from lactic acid buildup, letting you get in a few extra reps or hold your pace longer.
Supports High-Intensity Training: Athletes who lift weights, sprint, or do HIIT see the biggest benefits, since Beta-Alanine shines in short, explosive bursts of exercise.
Improves Training Volume: More endurance in your sets = more total work over time, which can support strength and muscle-building goals.
That Tingling Feeling (a.k.a. Paresthesia)
If you’ve ever taken a pre-workout with Beta-Alanine, you might be familiar with the tingling sensation that comes on about 15–20 minutes after. This effect is called paresthesia. While it can feel a little unusual, it’s completely harmless — and for many, it’s a sign that their pre-workout is kicking in.
Why We Include Beta-Alanine in Our Pre-Workout
At Resolute, we include Beta-Alanine in our pre-workout because it’s a research-backed ingredient that helps athletes push harder during their sessions. Whether you’re chasing PRs, grinding through sprints, or just looking for more energy in the gym, Beta-Alanine gives you that extra edge to keep going when it matters most.
The Takeaway
Beta-Alanine is more than just a buzzword — it’s a powerhouse ingredient that supports endurance, intensity, and performance. The next time you feel that familiar tingle, know that it’s your body gearing up to go the extra mile.
Stay tuned for the next post in our Ingredient Breakdown series, where we’ll unpack another key ingredient to help you better understand what’s fueling your performance.
