What Is The Beta-Alanine Itch & How Do I Get Rid Of It?

Let me just deliver the good news - you CAN get the benefits of beta-alanine without the "tingles" if you really hate how they feel!

It's a common side effect of beta-alanine. You slam it down and you're ready to rock. But you feel some tingles....and wonder what the hell it is.

Some love it, others can't stand it.

Beta-alanine is one of the best supplements you can take for better results, and just how much to take you can learn here. 

But the simple news is: it's harmless, and there's ways around getting the benefits of a beta-alanine supplement without the tingles.

So What Are The Beta-Alanine Tingles? 

Referred to as the "histamine response" it's simply tingles on the surface of your skin within about 10-15 minutes after use, that can continue for up to an hour.

Here's what happens in 3 easy steps:

Step 1: You take Beta-Alanine

Step 2: It's used by your muscles to synthesis carnosine, a dipeptide made up of beta-alanine and histidine.

Step 3: Histidine is a precursor to histamine, which is what eventually creates the harmless tingles.

The tinlges are the result of nerve endings under the skin working harder than normal! (1). 

How To Prevent The Beta-Alanine Itch

Simply split up your dosage throughout the day!

Have a little at breakfast, lunch, pre-workout, during snacks in between and even at dinner - and you'll get the benefit of the supplement, without the annoying (but harmless!) side effect.

Beta-alanine is terrific supplement, so be sure to work around this problem if it bothers you!

"Stay Fit, Stay Flexed!" 

Reference

(1) Germano C. The Misled Athlete. 2011. Publishers: iUniverse.