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Beta Alanine 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BulkSupplements.com

Beta Alanine 500 mg label
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Powder Category: Amino Acid/protein
No known interaction
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Beta Alanine 500 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 500 mg is a dietary supplement by BulkSupplements.com 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 500 mg by BulkSupplements.com

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.

This product contains one active ingredient: beta-alanine, 500 mg per serving. Beta-alanine is an amino acid your body uses to make carnosine, a compound involved in muscle function and endurance.

The inactive ingredient is a hypromellose capsule, which is the shell that holds the powder.

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).

Beta-alanine is possibly effective for athletic performance and physical performance — the data suggests it may help, though the evidence isn't definitive. For age-related cognitive decline, cognitive function, COPD symptoms, and menopausal symptoms, we don't have enough reliable evidence to say whether it works.

If you're considering it for athletic or physical performance goals, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether the evidence fits your situation.

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) — a pins-and-needles feeling that usually starts on your scalp within 20 minutes and spreads across your body, lasting about an hour. The tingling is dose-dependent: very mild at smaller doses and more noticeable at larger ones.

The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding because there isn't enough information to know whether it's safe for you or your baby.

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 in our data for beta-alanine. That doesn't mean none exist — it just means this ingredient hasn't been extensively studied alongside most medications.

Check with your own doctor or pharmacist about your specific prescriptions before you start.

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 looking to support athletic or physical performance, though the evidence is not ironclad. The main thing to expect is a harmless but sometimes bothersome tingling sensation.

Avoid it during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this to your routine, especially if you have any health concerns or take prescription medications.

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 Aug 23, 2021.

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 500 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand BulkSupplements.com
Net contents 100 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 23, 2021
DSLD ID 253637
Product type Amino Acid/protein
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Beta Alanine 500 mg by BulkSupplements.com, 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:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
100
IngredientAmount% DV
Beta-Alanine500 mg--

Other ingredients: Hypromellose capsule

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Label statements
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General Statements

Clean & pure bulk supplements

Formulation

Free of: Sugar, soy, dairy, yeast, gluten or additives.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule one to three times daily or as directed by a physician.

Storage

Storage: Keep dry, cool & dark.

Precautions

Warning: This product is not intended for use by those with a serious medical condition or pregnant or lactating women. Consult your physician before use.

Keep out of reach of children!

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 500 mg by BulkSupplements.com label

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Beta Alanine 500 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Beta Alanine 500 mg by BulkSupplements.com

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

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container100 Amounts shown are per serving.

Beta-Alanine

No known
interactions
500 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: Hypromellose capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Beta Alanine 500 mg by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Beta Alanine 500 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 500 mg, from the product label.

BulkSupplements.com

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Name
BulkSupplements.com
Street Address
7511 Eastgate Rd
City
Henderson
State
NV
ZipCode
89011
Web Address
BulkSupplements.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Beta Alanine 500 mg by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions

Does Beta Alanine 500 mg by BulkSupplements.com interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Beta Alanine 500 mg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Beta Alanine 500 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.
Will beta-alanine make me tingle?
Very likely, yes — it's the most common side effect. You'll probably feel a pins-and-needles sensation (paresthesia) on your scalp within 20 minutes, spreading to most of your body, and it usually lasts about an hour. How strong the tingling is depends on your dose: smaller doses cause very mild tingling in only about 25% of people, while larger doses cause stronger tingling. It's harmless, just uncomfortable.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
No — the safety data advises against it during pregnancy and while breastfeeding because there isn't enough information to know whether it's safe for you or your baby. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing.
Does beta-alanine actually help with athletic performance?
The evidence suggests it's possibly effective for athletic and physical performance, which means the data shows promise but isn't definitive. Whether it'll help you depends on your individual situation and training goals — your doctor or a sports medicine specialist can give you more personalized advice.
Is there anything in this product besides beta-alanine?
The active ingredient is beta-alanine. The capsule itself is made from hypromellose, which is just the shell that holds the powder — it's an inactive ingredient.
How long has beta-alanine been studied at high doses?
It hasn't. The safety data notes that beta-alanine is generally well tolerated in healthy adults, but long-term safety at high doses hasn't been studied. If you're planning to take it regularly, check in with your doctor or pharmacist about what's safe for you.

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The Full Monographs Behind Beta Alanine 500 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 500 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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