
The Ultimate Pre-Workout Drink
06/07/21 • 26 min
In an over-saturated supplement market, where every product claims to "take your workout to the next level", it can be difficult to distinguish the snake oil from the magic potions. Today, we dive into the evidence for one of the more timeless pre-workout supplements, Beta Alanine.
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Resources
- International society of sports nutrition position stand: Beta-Alanine
- Effects of β-alanine supplementation on exercise performance: a meta-analysis
- beta-Alanine supplementation augments muscle carnosine content and attenuates fatigue during repeated isokinetic contraction bouts in trained sprinters
- Effects of β-alanine supplementation and high-intensity interval training on endurance performance and body composition in men; a double-blind trial
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This podcast is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The products, information, services, and other content provided on and through this podcast, including information that may be provided in the show notes (directly or via linking to third-party sites), are provided for informational purposes only. Please consult with your physician or other healthcare professionals regarding any medical or health-related diagnosis or treatment options.
In an over-saturated supplement market, where every product claims to "take your workout to the next level", it can be difficult to distinguish the snake oil from the magic potions. Today, we dive into the evidence for one of the more timeless pre-workout supplements, Beta Alanine.
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Get 25% off the most comprehensive blood, DNA, and fitness tracking platform with InsideTracker (use code: LabRats25)
Try the cleanest, most effective electrolyte drink on the market: Drink LMNT
Resources
- International society of sports nutrition position stand: Beta-Alanine
- Effects of β-alanine supplementation on exercise performance: a meta-analysis
- beta-Alanine supplementation augments muscle carnosine content and attenuates fatigue during repeated isokinetic contraction bouts in trained sprinters
- Effects of β-alanine supplementation and high-intensity interval training on endurance performance and body composition in men; a double-blind trial
Disclaimer
This podcast is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The products, information, services, and other content provided on and through this podcast, including information that may be provided in the show notes (directly or via linking to third-party sites), are provided for informational purposes only. Please consult with your physician or other healthcare professionals regarding any medical or health-related diagnosis or treatment options.
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