I see a lot of influencers and researchers promoting and including carnosine in their protocols but to your point, beta alanine is the precursor and you also identified that carnosine degradation in the digestive tract limits absorption. And carnosine is a lot more expensive than beta alanine so they all make more money! I like the fact that many of your recommended supplements are simple and inexpensive…and effective! I used to take beta alanine prior to high intensity workouts but I’m going to follow your lead and use on a daily basis. Thanks Tony!
Tank you for this feedback. You are correct. Beta-alanine is much cheaper and much better than carnosine itself. I noticed a huge difference in all my workouts and recuperation when I started taking beta-alanine. I feel as if I didn't even workout. It is an incredible supplement and it is absolutely not a placebo. In the last month or so, I have been running a half of marathon every other day, and I tell you that I feel no pain, nothing at all. And I also work out every day also.
Tony, I have been waiting for you to do this video, very informative, and well presented, I've been taking it since the 4th of April, and I can now really feel the benefits, will continue with this supplement as we older guys need that extra boost, thanks again Buddy. Paul
Nice review of BA Tony. I've taken it on and off but now added it daily, i do feel the tingle but doesn't bother me. Same sensation but milder than nettle stings, which also don't bother me. I've also started glycine, citrulline and dried parsley after your recommendations 👍
Excellent Hybrid. I take numerous other supplements. I will be making a video soon on all the supplements and nutraceuticals I take and why I take them
@@60-Is-The-New-30Awesome. I take a fair few too; tongkat Ali, dhea, was on DIM, taurine, magnesium, B complex, creatine, black seed oil, olive oil, Leucine/or BCAA depending on price. Tongkat Ali had/has a strong effect
Best beta alanine video on YT. I'm in my 50s and have got some off the back of this. Keep up the grt content Tony! Also can you do a video on why you keep your bodyfat so low? 👍
Thank you for the feedback. As for a video on why I keep my body fat so low, that is a good idea for a video. I'll give you one reason right now, calorie restriction. Technically speaking, I have been calorie restricting for years. This is the only way to maintain an about 5% body fat level year round. But there are more reasons I do this also Maybe I'll make that one next. Thanks again
I have become use to the tingly feeling when I take 4g 30 min before a HIIT session on the bike. However my legs feel heavy even in the early stages of hill repeats for example, before lactic acid has had time to build. Maybe it’s just me and my body needs to adapt to the beta alinine. When I take just citrulline malate and glycine just buy themselves, I tend to feel good and strong when doing an equivalent session. I’m now going to supplement with 4g per day (2 x 2g) instead of just before HIIT training to allow more systematic accumulation in the body and see how that works out. Thanks again for the great advice.
At the moment I’m in rehab for an operation, so I’m finding some info and inspiration on this channel, I can’t do it yet but what is your plan on the HIIT on your bike? Because of the type of injury I had I’m thinking my body might handle this better than sprinting.
I'm often somewhat conflicted about taking beta alanine(carnosine), carnitine, and other compounds that are high in red meat. Carnivore arguments notwithstanding, general health advise from meta analyses is to limit red meat, so compounds that are mostly found in it always beckon the question about whether one of these compounds might be the cause why red meat is associated with health problems. But then again, there's multiple other possible explanations, like AGEs and iron overdose etc.
It's great that you're thinking critically about the components of red meat and their impact on health! Indeed, compounds like beta-alanine and carnitine are prevalent in red meat and have their benefits, such as improving exercise performance and energy metabolism. However, it's important to distinguish between consuming these compounds in supplement form versus in red meat. While red meat does contain beneficial nutrients, its association with health risks might be influenced by other factors like advanced glycation end products (AGEs), high iron intake, and saturated fats, rather than the amino acids or carnitine alone. Also, moderation is key, as excessive consumption of anything can lead to health issues. Diversifying sources of these compounds, such as through supplements or a varied diet, might provide the benefits without the potential risks associated with high red meat consumption. Always good to consult with a healthcare provider when considering dietary changes or supplements! As a side note, you mentioned AGEs. Beta-alanine protects you from AGEs. I have a whole segment about this in the video. Also, your body makes beta-alanine, even if you do not eat red meat. Red meat is not the only food source that contains beta-alanine or carnosine. Seafood and dairy contain plenty of them. www.carnosyn.com/what-is-the-best-food-source-for-obtaining-beta-alanine/#:~:text=For%20instance%2C%20meats%20like%20turkey,eggs%2C%20milk%2C%20and%20cheese I don't know of anyone who has gotten heart disease from eating tuna and trout. So, THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO WAY THAT BETA-ALANINE OR CARNOSINE CAUSE DISEASES. They do the complete opposite. I urge you to watch the video. I explain HOW THEY PREVENT DISEASES, not cause them!
Abdelilah, the one I use I bought here in Germany. However, you can get it from iherb.co/oH3Mqx5, they by deliver worldwide As for dosage, Abdelilah I have an entire segment on Dosage in the video. Look at the time stamps. You'll get your answer.
