An amino acid that supports muscle carnosine and exercise capacity.
Beta-alanine is a naturally occurring amino acid. Unlike most amino acids it is not used to build proteins. Instead it combines with histidine to form carnosine, a compound concentrated in muscle that helps buffer acid during exercise.
It is measured as part of a plasma amino acid profile. Levels can reflect diet, supplement use, and certain metabolic patterns. It is read for context within the wider panel rather than as a stand alone test of any single condition.
Aniva reads your result against research-backed ranges, not just the lab's wide normal. The reference shown below is specific to this biomarker.
| Group | Adult fasting plasma range |
|---|---|
| Adults | 0 to 10 µmol/L |
Amino acid ranges vary by laboratory and method. They are best read as part of the full plasma amino acid profile, not in isolation.
Beta-alanine supplements, recent protein intake, fasting state, and time of day affect the result. A fasting morning sample gives the most reliable reading.
Read as part of the full plasma amino acid profile.
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