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Beta-Alanine 3.2 grams Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by GNC Beyond Raw Chemistry Labs

Powder Category: Amino Acid/protein
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Beta-Alanine 3.2 grams is a dietary supplement by GNC Beyond Raw Chemistry Labs with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for athletic performance and endurance, high-intensity exercise capacity, reducing muscle fatigue.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Beta-Alanine 3.2 grams by GNC Beyond Raw Chemistry Labs

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product has one active ingredient: CarnoSyn beta-alanine, 3.2 grams per serving. Beta-alanine is an amino acid your body uses to make carnosine, a compound found in muscle tissue.

There are no inactive ingredients listed.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: athletic performance and endurance support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Athletic performance, Physical performance, Exercise-induced muscle breakdown, muscle fatigue, high-intensity exercise capacity, carnosine synthesis.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Beta-alanine is rated "Possibly Effective" for Athletic performance (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Beta-alanine is rated "Possibly Effective" for Physical performance.
  • Also on file: Beta-alanine is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Exercise-induced muscle breakdown.

Beta-alanine is possibly effective for athletic performance and physical performance — meaning there's some evidence it may help, but the research isn't airtight. For other uses listed in our data — age-related cognitive decline, COPD, cognitive function, and menopausal symptoms — the evidence is either insufficient to rate or hasn't been reliably established.

If you're taking it for athletic performance, the science suggests it may have a modest benefit; for other reasons, talk to your doctor about whether it's the right choice.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Beta-alanine

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Beta-alanine is generally well tolerated in healthy adults. The most common side effect is a harmless tingling sensation (paresthesia) and skin flushing, usually starting on the scalp within 20 minutes and lasting about an hour — it tends to be mild at lower doses and more noticeable at higher ones.

Because there isn't enough safety data, it's best to avoid beta-alanine during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Long-term safety at high doses hasn't been well studied.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Beta-alanine

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check. That doesn't mean none exist, so confirm your medications with the search tool on this page or with your own pharmacist before you add this to your routine.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

If you're an athlete or serious about physical performance, beta-alanine may be worth a try — the research suggests a modest edge. Expect some skin tingling and flushing; it's harmless but real.

If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have questions about whether it fits your health picture, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist before you start.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 25, 2017.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Beta-Alanine 3.2 grams, straight from the product label.

Brand GNC Beyond Raw Chemistry Labs
Barcode (UPC) 048107172695
Net contents 3.46 oz.; 98.1 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 25, 2017
DSLD ID 69301
Product type Amino Acid/protein
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Beta-Alanine 3.2 grams by GNC Beyond Raw Chemistry Labs, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
3.27 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
3.27 Gram(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
048107172695
IngredientAmount% DV
CarnoSyn3.2 Gram(s)--

Other ingredients: None

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Natural Alternatives International (NAI) is the owner of the patent estate and registered trademark CarnoSyn.

Precautions

Warning: Consult your physician prior to using this product if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.

Discontinue use two weeks prior to surgery.

For adult use only.

Taking this product may cause tingling and flushing sensations. These sensations may be enhanced if take close to or during exercise.

Keep out of reach of children.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Formula

Beta-Alanine 3.2 grams per serving

General Statements

BR0002

Lab grade

30 servings

Code 369898 HRG

Notice: Significant product settling may occur.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement, mix one scoop with 8 oz of water or other beverage.

Formulation

Gluten free.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Beta-Alanine 3.2 grams by GNC Beyond Raw Chemistry Labs label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Beta-Alanine 3.2 grams by GNC Beyond Raw Chemistry Labs

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size3.27 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

CarnoSyn

No known
interactions
3.2 Gram(s) per serving Form: Beta-Alanine

Beta-alanine is an amino acid taken mostly by athletes to raise muscle carnosine, which may help buffer acid and reduce fatigue during short, high-int...

CarnoSyn monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: None. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Beta-Alanine 3.2 grams by GNC Beyond Raw Chemistry Labs Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Beta-Alanine 3.2 grams. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Beta-Alanine 3.2 grams, from the product label.

GNC Beyond Raw Chemistry Labs

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Name
General Nutrition Corporation
City
Pittsburgh
State
PA
ZipCode
15222
Phone Number
1-888-462-2548
Web Address
beyondraw.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Beta-Alanine 3.2 grams by GNC Beyond Raw Chemistry Labs: Common Questions

Does Beta-Alanine 3.2 grams by GNC Beyond Raw Chemistry Labs interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Beta-Alanine 3.2 grams. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Beta-Alanine 3.2 grams contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Will beta-alanine make me tingle?
Yes — most people feel a harmless tingling and flushing, usually starting on the scalp within 20 minutes of taking it and lasting about an hour. It's more pronounced at higher doses; at the lowest doses, only about 25% of people reported it.
Is it safe to take beta-alanine long-term?
It's generally well tolerated in healthy adults in the short term, but long-term safety at high doses hasn't been well studied. If you're thinking of taking it regularly for months or years, check with your doctor or pharmacist first.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety data to know, so it's best to avoid it during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
Does beta-alanine actually improve athletic performance?
There's some evidence it may help, so it's rated possibly effective for athletic and physical performance. The benefit is modest, and it works best when taken consistently as part of a training program.
What does CarnoSyn mean?
CarnoSyn is a branded form of beta-alanine — it's the active ingredient in this product.

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The Full Monographs Behind Beta-Alanine 3.2 grams’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Beta-Alanine 3.2 grams's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 13 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Beta-alanine 13 references
  1. Harris RC, Tallon MJ, Dunnett M, et al. The absorption of orally supplied beta-alanine and its effect on muscle carnosine synthesis in human vastus lateralis. Amino Acids 2006;30:279-89.
  2. Hill CA, Harris RC, Kim HJ, et al. Influence of beta-alanine supplementation on skeletal muscle carnosine concentrations and high intensity cycling capacity. Amino Acids 2007;32:225-33.
  3. Bellinger PM, Minahan CL. The effect of ß-alanine supplementation on cycling time trials of different length. Eur J Sport Sci 2016;16(7):829-36.
  4. Chung W, Shaw G, Anderson ME, et al. Effect of 10 week beta-alanine supplementation on competition and training performance in elite swimmers. Nutrients 2012;4(10):1441-53. PubMed
  5. Glenn JM, Gray M, Stewart R, et al. Incremental effects of 28 days of beta-alanine supplementation on high-intensity cycling performance and blood lactate in masters female cyclists. Amino Acids 2015;47(12):2593-600. PubMed
  6. Gross M, Bieri K, Hoppeler H, Norman B, Vogt M. Beta-alanine supplementation improves jumping power and affects severe-intensity performance in professional alpine skiers. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab 2014;24(6):665-73. PubMed
  7. Howe ST, Bellinger PM, Driller MW, Shing CM, Fell JW. The effect of beta-alanine supplementation on isokinetic force and cycling performance in highly trained cyclists. Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab 2013;23(6):562-70. PubMed
  8. Sweeney KM, Wright GA, Glenn Brice A, Doberstein ST. The effect of beta-alanine supplementation on power performance during repeated sprint activity. J Strength Cond Res 2010;24(1):79-87.
  9. Décombaz J, Beaumont M, Vuichoud J, Bouisset F, Stellingwerff T. Effect of slow-release ß-alanine tablets on absorption kinetics and paresthesia. Amino Acids 2012;43(1):67-76. Erratum in: Amino Acids 2013;45(4):1015.
  10. Stellingwerff T, Anwander H, Egger A, et al. Effect of two ß-alanine dosing protocols on muscle carnosine synthesis and washout. Amino Acids 2012;42(6):2461-72. PubMed
  11. da Silva RP, de Oliveira LF, Saunders B, et al. Effects of ß-alanine and sodium bicarbonate supplementation on the estimated energy system contribution during high-intensity intermittent exercise. Amino Acids. 2019;51(1):83-96. PubMed
  12. Varanoske AN, Hoffman JR, Church DD, et al. Comparison of sustained-release and rapid-release ß-alanine formulations on changes in skeletal muscle carnosine and histidine content and isometric performance following a muscle-damaging protocol. Amino Acids. PubMed
  13. Perim P, Gobbi N, Duarte B, et al. Beta-alanine did not improve high-intensity performance throughout simulated road cycling. Eur J Sport Sci 2021. PubMed

See these in context on the Beta-alanine monograph →

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