β-Alanine supplementation increased physical performance and improved executive function following endurance exercise in middle aged individuals

β-Alanine supplementation increased physical performance and improved executive function following endurance exercise in middle aged individuals

Abstract Background Sarcopenia, a reduction in muscle mass and function seen in aging populations, may be countered by improving systemic carnosine stores via beta-Alanine (β-alanine) supplementation. Increasing systemic carnosine levels may result in enhanced anti-oxidant, neuro-protective and pH b...

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Main Authors: Taylor Furst, Alyssa Massaro, Courtney Miller, Brian T. Williams, Zach M. LaMacchia, Peter J. Horvath
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-07-01
Series:Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition
Subjects:
β-Alanine
Carnosine
Executive function
Exercise
Stroop test
Time-to-exhaustion
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12970-018-0238-7

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