Beta Alanine and SodaFil™
Beta alanine is an amino acid the body uses to build carnosine, a compound stored in muscle.
In brief
- An amino acid the body makes
- Used to build carnosine in muscle
- Found in meat and poultry
- One of five amino acids in SodaFil
What it is
Most amino acids go into building proteins. Beta alanine is different: the body uses it mainly to make carnosine, a compound stored in muscle tissue. Carnosine is tied to how muscles handle the acid that builds up during hard effort, which is why beta alanine is popular in workout formulas.
Where it comes from
The body makes beta alanine and gets more from foods such as meat and poultry, where carnosine is plentiful. For capsules, makers produce it in a lab as a plain white powder.
Why it is in SodaFil
SodaFil is described with beta alanine as the fifth amino acid, and the official page links it to buffering muscle fatigue.* The serving directions and amounts are on the Supplement Facts panel printed on your SodaFil bottle. Beta Alanine: A Plain Introduction puts it in context.
Worth knowing
- Used to build carnosine in muscle
- Popular in workout formulas
- Found in meat and poultry
- Amount and serving are on your bottle label
Easy ways to explore it
- Read the beta alanine guide
- Look through the NIH exercise fact sheet below
- See how it differs from L-citrulline, which relates to blood flow
Keeps company with
Beta alanine goes well with these guides:
Public sources
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: Exercise and athletic performance
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: Dietary supplements, what you need to know
Common questions
Is beta alanine a stimulant?
No. It is an amino acid, and SodaFil is described as stimulant-free.
Why is it in a workout capsule?
Because it helps build carnosine, which sits in muscle.
Where do I find the amount in SodaFil?
On the Supplement Facts panel on your bottle.
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