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Beta Alanine Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by LiveLong

Beta Alanine label
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Liquid 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 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 is a dietary supplement by LiveLong 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 by LiveLong

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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

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.

LiveLong Beta-Alanine is a single-ingredient supplement in liquid form containing beta-alanine, an amino acid your body produces naturally. It's meant to support athletic and physical performance by helping build carnosine in your muscles, which may reduce fatigue during high-intensity exercise.

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
Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: improved endurance and increased stamina.
  • We looked for evidence on: Athletic performance, Physical performance, Exercise-induced muscle breakdown, muscle fatigue, high-intensity exercise capacity, carnosine levels.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Beta-alanine is rated "Possibly Effective" for Athletic performance (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Beta-alanine is rated "Possibly Effective" for Physical performance.
  • Also on file: Beta-alanine is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Exercise-induced muscle breakdown.

The evidence shows beta-alanine is possibly effective for athletic performance and physical performance. For other uses—including cognitive function, age-related cognitive decline, menopausal symptoms, and COPD—the evidence is insufficient to say whether it works.

If your main interest is athletic output, the data is encouraging; for other goals, there isn't enough reliable research to know.

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), usually starting on the scalp within 20 minutes of taking it and spreading across the body for roughly an hour. The intensity depends on the dose—higher doses produce more noticeable tingling.

The product hasn't been studied at high doses over the long term, so extended high-dose use isn't well characterized. Based on available safety information, beta-alanine should be avoided during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

If you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.

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 the ingredient we could check in this product. Still, run your exact medications through the tool on this page or ask your pharmacist to be sure.

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.

LiveLong Beta-Alanine may help if you're looking to support athletic or physical performance during training. The tingling it causes is harmless but can be surprising—expect it, especially at higher doses.

Pregnant women, those planning pregnancy, and breastfeeding mothers should avoid it. Before you start, check with your own doctor or pharmacist, especially if you're taking any medications or have health concerns.

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 May 24, 2013.

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 LiveLong
Barcode (UPC) 609613872921
Net contents 500 g
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 24, 2013
DSLD ID 21746
Product type Amino Acid/protein
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Beta Alanine by LiveLong, 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:
0.25 tsp
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.25 tsp
Servings per container
500
UPC/BARCODE
609613872921
IngredientAmount% DV
Beta-Alanine1000 mg--

Other ingredients: None

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Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
General Statements

- Improved Endurance - Increased Stamina - Decrease Recovery Time

FDA Statement of Identity

DIETARY SUPPLEMENT

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 1 serving 1-2 times daily before meals. Always consult your physician before taking supplements.

Precautions

WARNING: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Do not use this product if you are at risk or are being treated for high blood pressure, heart, kidney, thyroid, or psychiatric disease, difficulty in urinating, prostate enlargement, anxiety, depression, seizure disorder, or stroke.

Consult your healthcare professional before use if you are taking antidepressants, MAO inhibitors, or any other prescription drugs.

Discontinue use and consult your healthcare professional if dizziness, sleeplessness, tremors, nervousness, headache or heart palpitations occur.

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 by LiveLong label

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Beta Alanine label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Beta Alanine by LiveLong

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

Serving size0.25 tsp Dosage formLiquid Servings per container500 Amounts shown are per serving.

Beta-Alanine

No known
interactions
1000 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 LiveLong 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.

LiveLong

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Name
LIVELONG NUTRITION(TM)
Street Address
834 Piedmont hwy
City
Piedmont
State
SC
ZipCode
29673
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Beta Alanine by LiveLong: Common Questions

Does Beta Alanine by LiveLong 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.
What's the tingling I'll feel when I take this?
That's paresthesia—a pins-and-needles sensation caused by beta-alanine itself. It usually starts on your scalp within 20 minutes, spreads to most of your body, and lasts about an hour. It's harmless, but the intensity depends on your dose: higher doses cause more tingling.
Does beta-alanine actually improve athletic performance?
The evidence suggests it's possibly effective for athletic and physical performance. It works by helping your muscles build carnosine, which may reduce fatigue during high-intensity exercise, but results aren't guaranteed for everyone.
Can I use this for brain health or memory?
The evidence for cognitive function, age-related cognitive decline, and menopausal symptoms is insufficient—we don't have enough reliable research to say whether it works for those uses.
Is beta-alanine safe to take long-term at high doses?
Beta-alanine is generally well tolerated in healthy adults, but it hasn't been studied carefully at high doses over long periods, so we don't have good data on long-term safety at elevated amounts.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. There isn't enough safety information about beta-alanine in pregnancy and lactation, so it's best to avoid it. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're in either situation.

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Go deeper

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.

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'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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