Carnosine is a dipeptide composed of two amino acids,
beta-alanine and L-histadine. Studies have shown that with supplementation of beta-alanine and L-histadine, carnosine
levels increase in as little as four weeks and can increase 80
percent after 10 weeks of supplementation.
Carnosine is a regulator of intracellular pH levels, keeping your muscles healthy and allowing you to push yourself to the limit all while continuing to make positive training adaptions, new capillary beds in the muscles, increased blood flow, increases in lean muscle mass and better delivery of oxygen to the muscles.
Studies also show that carnosine:
- Is a powerful antioxidant;
- May slow the aging process;
- May cure a hangover;
- May reduce muscle soreness and the effects of delayed onset muscle soreness.
The key to keeping carnosine levels high is by supplementing with beta-alanine and L-histadine. The most effective dosage is 2 grams (2,000 mg) of beta-alanine and 1 gram (1,000 mg) of L-histadine taken twice per day even on off days to maintain high carnosine levels.
GREGORY CHANDLER, Attorney at Law
