Carnosine and Beta-Alanine Supplementation in Human Medicine: Narrative Review and Critical Assessment
The dipeptide carnosine is a physiologically important molecule in the human body, commonly found in skeletal muscle and brain tissue. Beta-alanine is a limiting precursor of carnosine and is among the most used sports supplements for improving athletic performance. However, carnosine, its metabolit...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-04-01
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Series: | Nutrients |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/7/1770 |