Beta Alanine Carnosyn Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Beta Alanine Carnosyn 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 Carnosyn is a dietary supplement by Betancourt Nutrition 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 Carnosyn by Betancourt Nutrition
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 contains one active ingredient: CarnoSyn beta-alanine. Beta-alanine is an amino acid — a building block your body uses to make proteins and other compounds.
In this supplement, it's meant to support athletic and physical performance.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Beta-alanine is possibly effective for athletic performance and physical performance. The evidence supporting it for those uses exists but isn't ironclad.
For other claims — age-related cognitive decline, COPD, general cognitive function, and menopausal symptoms — we don't have reliable evidence to rate its effectiveness either way.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Beta-alanine is generally well tolerated in healthy adults, but it does have a very common and harmless side effect: a skin tingling sensation (paresthesia) along with flushing. This usually starts on the scalp about 20 minutes after you take it, spreads across your body, and lasts roughly an hour.
How strong it is depends on your dose — lower doses cause milder tingling in fewer people. There isn't enough safety data to recommend this supplement during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, so it's best to avoid it in those situations.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check.
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.
If you're an athlete or active person looking to support performance, beta-alanine may be worth a trial. Expect some harmless skin tingling — it's normal and temporary.
Avoid it if you're pregnant or nursing. Check with your doctor or 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 Feb 26, 2014.
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 Carnosyn, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Betancourt Nutrition |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 85748700353 |
| Net contents | 10.58 oz.; 300 Gram(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Feb 26, 2014 |
| DSLD ID | 30862 |
| 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 Carnosyn by Betancourt Nutrition, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| CarnoSyn | 2000 mg | -- |
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General Statements
BETA-ALANINE OVERVIEW Beta-Alanine is considered to be the 'new creatine' in sports performance; not because it can replace the proven strength/muscle builder, but because it is proven to boost performance and muscular endurance for high intensity exercise. Whereas creatine is considered ideal for boosting absolute strength, Beta-Alanine is considered ideal for the higher intensity rep ranges because of its ability to buffer lactic acid. Beta-Alanine is a non-essential amino acid that is used by muscle cells to synthesize carnosine which functions as a buffer for the hydrogen ions (acid) produced during strenuous exercise, thus helping to maintain optimum muscular pH. Clinical studies suggest that Beta-Alanine supplementation can delay muscle fatigue.
Stellingwerff T. et al. Effect of two B-alanine dosing protocols on muscle carnosine synthesis and washout. Amino Acids. 2011 Aug 17
Beta-Alanine improves performace in football players and wrestlers. Kern BD, et al. Effects of B-alanine supplementation on performance and body composition in collegiate wrestlers and football players. J Strength Cond Res. 2011 Jul;25(7):1804-15
Supports Endurance Lean Muscle and Strength
100% PURE CGMP PHARMACEUTICAL GRADE
POWDER
PERFORMANCE ENHANCER FOR MUSCULAR ENDURANCE
BETA-ALANINE POWDER is manufactured in an NSF certified cGMP facility in Miami, Florida. This ensures that our facilities comply with all Food and Drug Administration regulations and requirements for the manufacturing of nutritional supplements. Every single raw material used in our products is identity tested before production at a minimum and all finished products are submitted to rigorous quality control and assurance processes and procedures prior to being released to inventory. Guaranteeing the quality and safety of every bottle of Betancourt Nutrition product continues to be at the core of our business and our vision.
POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF BETA-ALANINE SUPPLEMENTATION
Promote and Increase in Training Capacity & Musclemass
POTENTIAL BENEFITS OF BETA-ALANINE SUPPLEMENTATION Beta-Alanine reduces acidosis during exercise. Baquet A, et al. Beta-alainine supplementation reduces acidosis but not oxygen uptake response during high-intensity cycling exercise. Eur J Appl Physiol. 2010 Feb;108(3):495-503. Epub 2009 Oct 16 Beta-Alanine improves cycling performance. Van Thienen R, et al. Beta-alanine improves sprint performace in endurance cycling. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2009 Apr;41(4):898-903 Beta-Alanine improves performace and lean body mass. Smith AE, et al. Effects of beta-alaninesupplementation and high-intensity interval training on endurance performance and body composition in men; a double-blind trial. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2009 Feb 11;6:5.
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Seals/Symbols
CarnoSyn(R) Carnosine Synthesizer
LABORATORY TESTED BY nfn
WHATEVER IT TAKES!(R)
GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICE CONSISTENT QUALITY GMP
Storage
STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE.
Formula
200 mg Per Serving
Precautions
Discontinue use and consult your doctor if an adverse reactions occur.
WARNING: If you are pregnant, nursing or taking any medications, consult your doctor before use.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
1,600-3,200mg of Beta-Alanine is the ideal serving size.
RECOMMENDED DOSAGE: Take one or two servings 20-30 minutes prior to training, with juice or a pre-workout sports drink. Take one serving twice daily on non-training days as well, with or without food. Begin with one-half serving twice daily to assess your tolerance as beta alanine may produce a slight and harmless flushing and/or prickly sensation that will subside within minutes of use.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Licensed under one or more of U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,965,596,6,426,361,7,504,376 and 8,067,381, each of which is owned by Natural Alternatives International,Inc (NAI). NAI is also the owner of the register trademark CarnoSyn(R).
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
FDA Statement of Identity
DIETARY SUPPLEMENT
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Beta Alanine Carnosyn by Betancourt Nutrition label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Beta Alanine Carnosyn by Betancourt Nutrition
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container150 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 Carnosyn by Betancourt Nutrition Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Beta Alanine Carnosyn. 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 Carnosyn, from the product label.
Betancourt Nutrition
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- Betancourt Nutrition, Inc.
- Street Address
- 14620 NW 60th Ave.
- City
- Miami Lakes
- State
- FL
- ZipCode
- 33014
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The Full Monographs Behind Beta Alanine Carnosyn’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 Carnosyn'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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