Beta Alanine Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Prolab
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Beta Alanine Powder 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 Powder is a dietary supplement by Prolab 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 Powder by Prolab
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
Prolab Beta Alanine Powder contains one active ingredient: CarnoSyn, a form of beta-alanine, an amino acid your body uses to build carnosine, a compound found in muscle tissue. The product contains no other inactive ingredients listed.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Beta-alanine is rated possibly effective for athletic performance and physical performance. For other uses — including age-related cognitive decline, COPD, general cognitive function, and menopausal symptoms — the evidence is insufficient to rate it.
If you're considering this for athletic or physical performance, talk with your doctor or trainer about whether it fits your goals.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Beta-alanine is generally well tolerated in healthy adults. The most common side effect is harmless skin tingling (paresthesia) and flushing, which typically starts on the scalp within 20 minutes, spreads across the body, and lasts about an hour.
The tingling is dose-dependent — mild at lower doses and more noticeable at higher ones. Long-term safety at high doses hasn't been well studied.
There isn't enough safety information to recommend beta-alanine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. If you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions with medications are documented for beta-alanine in our data. That said, run your specific medications through the checker on this page before you start, and let your doctor or pharmacist know you're taking it.
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 with athletic and physical performance if that's what you're training for. Expect some skin tingling and flushing — it's harmless but noticeable.
Avoid it during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Before you start, check with your doctor or pharmacist, especially if you take any regular medications or have health concerns.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 22, 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 Powder, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Prolab |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 750902102233 |
| Net contents | 6.7 oz.; 192 Gram(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Dec 22, 2017 |
| DSLD ID | 77278 |
| Product type | Amino Acid/protein |
| Supplement form | Powder |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Beta Alanine Powder by Prolab, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
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Formulation
Prolab Beta Alanine Powder is 100% pure, flavorless beta alanine with no fillers or additives.
No: Milk, egg, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, yeast, artificial colors or flavors, added sugar or preservatives.
Formula
Prolab Beta Alanine Powder is 100% pure, flavorless beta alanine with no fillers or additives. Beta alanine floods the muscles with the specialized amino acid carnosine to work as a buffer against lactic acid and hydrogen ions (H+), which cause muscle acidity and fatigue.
General Statements
It is this lactic acid buildup that causes the burn and muscle fatigue often felt during high intensity exercise. Buffering the muscle acidity can help allow you to train at a higher intensity for a longer period of time before fatigue sets in and may yield a few more growth-stimulating reps.
Prolab Beta Alanine Powder also supports prolonged stamina and can help reduce muscle soreness both during and after training allowing for faster recovery time between sets and between workouts.
Clinical trials were conducting with 800mg servings 4x per day as well a loading dose phase of 6.4g per day for 6 days.
Endurance Recovery Stamina Delays muscle fatigue
Made in USA with globally sourced ingredients
Brand IP Statement(s)
You do your part. We’ll do ours.
CarnoSyn Carnosine Synthesizer Natural Alternatives International (NAI) is the owner of patents as listed on www.carnosyn.com and registered trademark CarnoSyn.
2017 Prolab Nutrition LLC
Performance simplified
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
This product is to be used in conjunction with a healthy diet and exercise regimen.
Directions: Mix 1/2 teaspoon (1.6 g) with water, juice or your favorite pre-workout drink, two times daily. On training days - to help maintain optimal muscle pH, take 1 serving prior to your workout. After training, mix one additional serving to optimize recovery.
General
ITEM: 10223.796 L: 2008867-17104
Seals/Symbols
Prolab Quality Assurance
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Precautions
Keep out of reach of children.
Consult your healthcare professional prior to use if you have or suspect a medical condition, are taking prescription drugs, or are pregnant or lactating.
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 Powder by Prolab label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Beta Alanine Powder by Prolab
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size0.5 tsp Dosage formPowder Servings per container120 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 & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: None. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Beta Alanine Powder by Prolab Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Beta Alanine Powder. 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 Powder, from the product label.
Prolab
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- Prolab Nutrition LLC
- City
- Chatsworth
- State
- CA
- ZipCode
- 91311
- Phone Number
- 1-800-7765221
- Web Address
- www.prolab.com
Beta Alanine Powder by Prolab: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Beta Alanine Powder’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 Powder'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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