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Beta-Alanine 3,400 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Nutricost

Beta-Alanine 3,400 mg label
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Capsule Category: Amino Acid/protein
No known interaction
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 9, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Beta-Alanine 3,400 mg against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Beta-Alanine 3,400 mg is a dietary supplement by Nutricost 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.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Beta-Alanine 3,400 mg by Nutricost

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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Generated from HelloPharmacist’s pharmacist-curated databases and editorial rules · Last generated Jul 16, 2026

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.

Nutricost Beta-Alanine is a straightforward supplement: it contains one active ingredient, beta-alanine, at 3,400 mg per capsule. Beta-alanine is an amino acid — a building block your body uses to make carnosine, a compound found in muscle tissue.

The other ingredients (capsule material, olive oil, maltodextrin, and vegetable magnesium stearate) are excipients that help form and deliver the supplement.

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

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Beta-alanine's overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports Beta-alanine for:

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Athletic performance — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).
  • On file: Physical performance — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

The evidence for beta-alanine is mixed. It's rated possibly effective for athletic performance and physical performance — meaning there's some research backing, but it's not conclusive.

For cognitive decline, cognitive function, COPD symptoms, and menopausal symptoms, the evidence isn't established enough to rate either way.

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, but it commonly causes a harmless tingling sensation (paresthesia) and skin flushing. This typically starts on the scalp within 20 minutes, spreads across the body, and lasts about an hour.

The tingling is dose-dependent: it's very mild or rare at lower doses and becomes more noticeable at higher ones. There isn't enough safety data on beta-alanine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, so the safety information advises against use during both.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized guidance if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

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 beta-alanine in our data. If you take any prescription medications, you can search them in the tool on this page or touch base with your pharmacist before adding this supplement — though it's mainly to confirm there are no other reasons to avoid it.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

Beta-alanine may be worth considering if you're interested in athletic or physical performance support, though the evidence is preliminary. Expect possible tingling and flushing — it's harmless but can be surprising if you're not ready for it.

Pregnant and breastfeeding individuals should check with their own doctor or pharmacist before using. If you take any medications, confirm with your pharmacist that it's right for you.

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 Jun 16, 2022.

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 3,400 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Nutricost
Barcode (UPC) 857077008510
Net contents 120 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 16, 2022
DSLD ID 270256
Product type Amino Acid/protein
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
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 3,400 mg by Nutricost, 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:
4 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
4 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
857077008510
IngredientAmount% DV
Beta-Alanine3400 mg--

Other ingredients: Capsule, Olive Oil, Maltodextrin, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Recommended Use: As a dietary supplement, take 4 capsules daily with 8-12 oz of water or as directed by your physician.

Precautions

Warning: For healthy individuals 18 years and older.

Consult a physician prior to use if you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.

Storage

Notice: Store in a cool, dry place.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Quality Guaranteed Nutricost

Formulation

Third Party Tested

Non GMO Gluten Free Product

Formula

Beta-Alanine 3,400 mg per serving

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Beta-Alanine 3,400 mg by Nutricost label

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Beta-Alanine 3,400 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Beta-Alanine 3,400 mg by Nutricost

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

Serving size4 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Beta-Alanine

No known
interactions
3400 mg per serving

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...

Beta-Alanine monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Capsule, Olive Oil, Maltodextrin, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Beta-Alanine 3,400 mg by Nutricost Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Beta-Alanine 3,400 mg. 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 3,400 mg, from the product label.

Nutricost

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Name
Nutricost
Street Address
351 E 1750 N
City
Vineyard
State
UT
ZipCode
84059
Phone Number
(866) 438-3694
Web Address
www.nutricost.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Beta-Alanine 3,400 mg by Nutricost: Common Questions

Does Beta-Alanine 3,400 mg by Nutricost interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Beta-Alanine 3,400 mg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Beta-Alanine 3,400 mg 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.
What is beta-alanine and what does it do?
Beta-alanine is an amino acid — a building block your body uses to produce carnosine, which is found in muscle. The idea is that more carnosine in muscle may support athletic and physical performance, though the evidence is still preliminary.
Why does beta-alanine make me tingle?
The tingling (paresthesia) and skin flushing are harmless side effects caused by beta-alanine itself. They usually start on the scalp within 20 minutes and last about an hour. How intense they are depends on the dose — smaller doses cause milder or barely noticeable tingling.
Can I take this while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety information on beta-alanine during pregnancy or breastfeeding, so the data advises against it. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your specific situation and whether this is right for you.
Is beta-alanine safe for long-term use?
Beta-alanine is generally well tolerated in healthy adults over the studied periods. However, there isn't robust data on very high doses or extended long-term use, so it's worth discussing that timeline with your pharmacist or doctor.
Will this help with brain fog or memory?
The evidence for beta-alanine on cognitive function and age-related cognitive decline isn't established enough to say either way. It's most studied for athletic and physical performance support.

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The Full Monographs Behind Beta-Alanine 3,400 mg’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

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-intensity exercise. The evidence is moderat...

Read the full Beta-alanine monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Beta-Alanine 3,400 mg'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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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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