Beta Alanine Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Beta Alanine 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 is a dietary supplement by Core Nutritionals 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 Core Nutritionals
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 product is pure beta-alanine (sold under the branded form CarnoSyn). It's a single amino acid that your body uses to make carnosine, a compound found in muscle.
Beta-alanine supplements are designed to boost the carnosine levels in your muscles, which may help with physical performance during intense exercise.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Beta-alanine is rated possibly effective for athletic performance and physical performance. The evidence suggests it may help during high-intensity exercise, though the effect is modest.
For other uses — age-related cognitive decline, COPD, general cognitive function, and menopausal symptoms — we don't have enough reliable evidence to rate how well it works.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Beta-alanine is generally well tolerated in healthy adults. The most common side effect is a harmless tingling sensation (paresthesia) in the skin, often starting on the scalp within 20 minutes and lasting about an hour.
This effect is dose-dependent: it's very mild at lower doses and may not happen at all in some people, but becomes more noticeable at higher doses. There isn't enough safety information to recommend it during pregnancy or while breastfeeding — talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you in those situations.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented for beta-alanine in our data.
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 may help if you're doing intense athletic training and want a modest edge on performance. The tingling it causes is harmless but can be surprising if you're not expecting it.
Avoid it during pregnancy and breastfeeding unless your doctor says otherwise. Check with your pharmacist before starting, especially if you have any health conditions.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 24, 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
General information
Key facts about Beta Alanine, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Core Nutritionals |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 850757001351 |
| Net contents | 7.5 Ounce(s); 200 Gram(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | May 24, 2017 |
| DSLD ID | 73968 |
| Product type | Amino Acid/protein |
| Supplement form | Powder |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Beta Alanine by Core Nutritionals, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| CarnoSyn | 3200 mg | -- |
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Precautions
Warning: This product is only intended to be consumed by healthy individuals 18 years of age or older.
This product is not recommended for pregnant or nursing women. Before using this product, consult with your physician, especially if you are using any prescription or over the counter medication or if you have any pre-existing medical condition including but not limited to: high or low blood pressure, cardiac arrhythmia, stroke, heart, liver, kidney or thyroid disease, seizure disorder, psychiatric disease, diabetes, difficulty urinating due to prostate enlargement or if you are taking a MAOI (Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor) or any other medication.
Immediately discontinue use and consult your health care professional if you experience any adverse reaction to this product. Discontinue use 2 weeks prior to surgery. Do not exceed recommended serving. Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Take 1 scoop (3200 mg) 30-60 minutes before your workout. For best results, take an additional serving after your workout. Take 1 scoop in the morning and an additional scoop 6-8 hours later on your non-training days. Any tingling (paresthesia) of the skin while using CarnoSyn Beta-Alanine is normal and may subside after continuous use.
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.
Brand IP Statement(s)
CarnoSyn Carnosine Synthesizer
Natural Alternatives International (NAI) is the owner of patents as listed on www.carnosyn.com and registered trademark CarnoSyn.
General Statements
Endure. Sustain. Perform
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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Beta Alanine by Core Nutritionals label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Beta Alanine by Core Nutritionals
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size3.2 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container63 Amounts shown are per serving.
CarnoSyn
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...
CarnoSyn monograph & interactionsBeta Alanine by Core Nutritionals 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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Beta Alanine, from the product label.
Core Nutritionals
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- Core Nutritionals, LLC
- City
- Arlington
- State
- Virginia
- Phone Number
- (888) 978-2332
- Web Address
- www.CoreNutritionals.com
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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 & 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.
- 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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