Beta-alanine evidence, 2017
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Saunders B, Elliott-Sale K, Artioli GG, et al., British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2017 — meta-analysis of 40 beta-alanine studies
- Grade
- Design
- meta analysis
- Year
- 2017
- Participants
- 1461
- Ingredient
- Beta-alanine
- Goal
- Endurance
Effect
A small overall performance benefit, concentrated in exercise lasting 30 seconds to 10 minutes; effects fade outside that window.
Limitations and notes
The duration window matters more than the headline effect size.