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The Benefits of Beta Alanine for Weight Training and General Health
3:15:04 - 3:20:07 (05:02)
Beta alanine can help with circuit-type training and cardiovascularly demanding strength training by being converted and stored as carnosine in the muscle. It's also a general health and performance supplement that can benefit immune cells, red blood cells, nerve cells, and astrocytes in the brain.
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This conversation discusses the benefits of using baking soda to improve athletic performance, including reducing perceived and real fatigue.
3:15:04 - 3:15:50 (00:45)
Summary
This conversation discusses the benefits of using baking soda to improve athletic performance, including reducing perceived and real fatigue.
ChapterThe Benefits of Beta Alanine for Weight Training and General Health
EpisodeDr. Andy Galpin: How to Build Strength, Muscle Size & Endurance
PodcastHuberman Lab
The most effective supplements for general health and performance during weight training are the same three to five supplements that have been around for a long time.
3:15:50 - 3:17:22 (01:31)
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The most effective supplements for general health and performance during weight training are the same three to five supplements that have been around for a long time. These include creatine, beta-alanine, caffeine, and possibly electrolytes.
ChapterThe Benefits of Beta Alanine for Weight Training and General Health
EpisodeDr. Andy Galpin: How to Build Strength, Muscle Size & Endurance
PodcastHuberman Lab
Beta alanine is converted and stored as carnosine in muscles, but it also plays a role in brain metabolism as cells such as immune cells, red blood cells, nerve cells and astrocytes require energy going through metabolism.
3:17:22 - 3:20:07 (02:45)
Summary
Beta alanine is converted and stored as carnosine in muscles, but it also plays a role in brain metabolism as cells such as immune cells, red blood cells, nerve cells and astrocytes require energy going through metabolism. Although not proven to address depression, beta alanine is subject to research as it could provide various benefits for the brain.