Beta-Alanine 3 g Unflavored Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Nutricost
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Beta-Alanine 3 g Unflavored 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
Beta-Alanine 3 g Unflavored 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.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Beta-Alanine 3 g Unflavored 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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This powder contains one active ingredient: beta-alanine, 3 grams per serving. Beta-alanine is an amino acid your body uses to build carnosine, a compound involved in muscle function and endurance.
The product has no inactive ingredients listed.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Beta-alanine is possibly effective for athletic and physical performance — meaning the evidence suggests it may help, but more research would strengthen that claim. For age-related cognitive decline, cognitive function, COPD, and menopausal symptoms, the evidence isn't established well enough to rate it.
If you're considering it for athletic performance, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for your goals.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Beta-alanine is generally well tolerated in healthy adults, but it commonly causes a harmless tingling sensation (paresthesia) and skin flushing. This usually starts on your scalp within 20 minutes of taking it, spreads across your body, and lasts about an hour.
The intensity depends on dose — higher amounts cause stronger tingling. The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding because there isn't enough information to know it's safe in those situations.
Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredient we could check. That's not a guarantee none exist — use the search tool on this page to verify your specific medications, and confirm with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.
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.
Beta-Alanine 3 g may support athletic and physical performance if that's your goal. Expect tingling and flushing — it's harmless but can be noticeable.
Pregnant or breastfeeding people should avoid it. Run your medications through the checker on this page and talk with your doctor or pharmacist before you start.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 23, 2024.
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
General information
Key facts about Beta-Alanine 3 g Unflavored, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Nutricost |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 700425812188 |
| Net contents | 10.6 Ounce(s); 300 Gram(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Apr 23, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 306184 |
| Product type | Amino Acid/protein |
| Supplement form | Powder |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Beta-Alanine 3 g Unflavored by Nutricost, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, mix 1 scoop daily with 6-10 oz of water or as directed by your healthcare professional.
Precautions
Do not exceed 1 scoop or 3 g in one sitting. Beta-Alanine may produce a slight flushing and/or prickly sensation which is harmless and will subside within hours of use.
Warning: For healthy individuals 18 years and older.
Consult a healthcare professional 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.
General Statements
Contents are sold by weight, not volume. Some settling may occur.
Formula
Beta-Alanine 3 g per serving 300 g per container
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Seals/Symbols
Nutricost Quality Guaranteed GMP Compliant Facility
Formulation
Vegetarian product
Non-GMO product
Third party tested
Non-GMO Gluten-free
Made and quality tested in the USA with globally sourced ingredients.
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.
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Beta-Alanine 3 g Unflavored by Nutricost label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Beta-Alanine 3 g Unflavored by Nutricost
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size3 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container100 Amounts shown are per serving.
Beta-Alanine
No knowninteractions
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 & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: None. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Beta-Alanine 3 g Unflavored by Nutricost Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Beta-Alanine 3 g Unflavored. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Beta-Alanine 3 g Unflavored, from the product label.
Nutricost
See all Nutricost products- Name
- Nutricost
- Street Address
- 351 E 1750 N
- City
- Vineyard
- State
- UT
- ZipCode
- 84059
- Phone Number
- (866) 438-3694
- Web Address
- www.nutricost.com
Beta-Alanine 3 g Unflavored by Nutricost: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Beta-Alanine 3 g Unflavored’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Beta-Alanine 3 g Unflavored'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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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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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