A Pilot Study to Examine the Impact of Beta-Alanine Supplementation on Anaerobic Exercise Performance in Collegiate Rugby Athletes

Beta-alanine (BA) is a precursor to carnosine which functions as a buffer assisting in the maintenance of intracellular pH during high-intensity efforts. Rugby is a sport characterized by multiple intermittent periods of maximal or near maximal efforts with short periods of rest/active recovery. The...

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Main Authors: Charles R. Smith, Patrick S. Harty, Richard A. Stecker, Chad M. Kerksick
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-11-01
Series:Sports
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4663/7/11/231