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Dietary supplement

Beta Alanine Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BulkSupplements.com

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

Beta Alanine 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.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Beta Alanine 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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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, an amino acid your body naturally produces. The form is a plain powder with no other 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

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 — meaning some evidence supports it, but more research would help confirm how much it helps and for whom. For other uses listed — age-related cognitive decline, COPD, cognitive function, and menopausal symptoms — the evidence we have isn't enough to rate it one way or another.

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's famous for one harmless side effect: a pins-and-needles tingling (paresthesia) on your skin, usually starting on your scalp within 20 minutes of taking it and spreading across your body for about an hour. The tingling is dose-dependent — smaller doses cause it less often or not at all, while very high doses (40 mg per kilogram of body weight) can make it severe.

Because it hasn't been studied for long-term use at high doses, caution is advised if you're planning to take it regularly for months. There isn't enough safety information to know whether beta-alanine is safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding, so the data advises against it in those situations.

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 in our data for beta-alanine. Even so, run your full medication list through the interaction checker on this page before you start, or ask your pharmacist to review it — it only takes a minute.

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.

If you're an athlete or active person looking to possibly improve performance, beta-alanine is worth considering — the evidence suggests it may help. Just know you'll likely feel that harmless tingling sensation, especially at higher doses.

Avoid it if you're pregnant or breastfeeding unless your doctor says otherwise, and chat with your pharmacist before adding it if you take any regular 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 Jun 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, straight from the product label.

Brand BulkSupplements.com
Barcode (UPC) X000HEY91V
Net contents 100 Gram(s); 3.5 oz
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 23, 2021
DSLD ID 252457
Product type Amino Acid/protein
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Beta Alanine 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:
600 mg
Maximum serving Sizes:
600 mg
Servings per container
167
UPC/BARCODE
X000HEY91V
IngredientAmount% DV
Beta-Alanine600 mg--

Other ingredients: None

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Label statements
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General Statements

Clean & pure bulk supplements

Formulation

Free of: Added sugar, soy, dairy, yeast, gluten, additives

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take 600 mg (about 1/4 tsp) up to three times daily, or as directed by a physician.

Storage

Store in a dry, cool place

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Warning: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Always consult a physician before taking any dietary supplement.

Keep out of reach of children.

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Beta Alanine by BulkSupplements.com label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Beta Alanine by BulkSupplements.com

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

Serving size600 mg Dosage formPowder Servings per container167 Amounts shown are per serving.

Beta-Alanine

No known
interactions
600 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: None. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Beta Alanine by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Beta Alanine. 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, 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 by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions

Does Beta Alanine by BulkSupplements.com interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Beta Alanine. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Beta Alanine 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 likely. It causes a harmless pins-and-needles tingling that usually starts on your scalp within 20 minutes, spreads to your body, and lasts about an hour. Lower doses cause it less often or not at all; higher doses make it stronger or more severe.
Does it actually improve athletic performance?
The evidence says possibly — some research supports it, but we'd need more studies to know exactly how much it helps and who benefits most. It's not a miracle supplement, but it may give you an edge if you're serious about training.
Is it safe to take every day long-term?
It's generally well tolerated in healthy adults, but it hasn't been studied for long-term use at high doses, so we'd recommend caution if you're planning months of regular dosing. Your doctor or pharmacist can advise based on your situation.
Can I take it while pregnant or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety information to know either way, so the data advises against it. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice if you're in either situation.
What is beta-alanine, and what does it do in my body?
Beta-alanine is an amino acid your body naturally makes. It may help improve athletic and physical performance, though the evidence is still emerging.

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The Full Monographs Behind Beta Alanine’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'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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