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    Area of Science:

    • Exercise Physiology
    • Biochemistry
    • Sports Nutrition

    Background:

    • Glycolysis produces acid (H+) during high-intensity exercise, impairing muscle function and causing fatigue.
    • Intracellular pH regulation is crucial for sustained muscle activity.
    • Muscle carnosine acts as a primary buffer against exercise-induced acidosis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the role of muscle carnosine as an H+ buffer.
    • To examine the regulation of muscle carnosine synthesis by beta-alanine.
    • To evaluate the impact of beta-alanine supplementation on exercise performance.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing literature on muscle carnosine, beta-alanine, and exercise physiology.
    • Analysis of studies investigating the relationship between beta-alanine supplementation, muscle carnosine levels, and high-intensity exercise capacity.

    Main Results:

    • Muscle carnosine, with a pKa of 6.83, effectively buffers intracellular acidity during exercise.
    • Beta-alanine availability is the limiting factor for muscle carnosine synthesis.
    • Supplementation with beta-alanine increases muscle carnosine concentrations, enhancing buffering capacity.

    Conclusions:

    • Increased muscle carnosine through beta-alanine supplementation can improve high-intensity exercise capacity and performance.
    • Beta-alanine supplementation is a viable strategy for athletes seeking to mitigate fatigue and enhance performance in pH-limited activities.