Nutrient Database

Carnosine

amino acid

Approved

General information about nutrients. No diagnosis, no medical advice. If you take medication, are pregnant or have a medical condition, talk to your doctor before taking supplements.

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Overview

Dipeptide of beta-alanine and histidine. Concentrated in muscle and brain tissue.

Expert consensus: Moderate

Beta-alanine supplementation raises muscle carnosine more cost-effectively.