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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Main Authors: Ondrej Cesak, Jitka Vostalova, Ales Vidlar, Petra Bastlova, Vladimir Student
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-04-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/7/1770