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    CarnoSyn® branded ingredient logo by Natural Alternatives International
    Trademarked IngredientTop TierAmino Acids United States

    CarnoSyn®

    A trademarked form of Beta-Alanine

    Parent Evidence
    78/100

    Manufacturer

    Natural Alternatives International

    Clinical Studies

    55

    Certifications

    3

    Purity

    99%+ pure beta-alanine

    Last reviewed: 2024-02-01

    What Makes It Different

    The only beta-alanine backed by over 55 peer-reviewed clinical studies. Protected by global patents and rigorously tested under the CarnoSyn® Verified program for purity and potency.

    Technical Specifications

    Ingredient Type

    Beta-Alanine

    Purity / Standardisation

    99%+ pure beta-alanine

    Brand Owner

    Natural Alternatives International (NAI)

    Country of Origin

    United States

    Claims & Positioning

    1

    Most researched beta-alanine

    2

    Patented performance ingredient

    3

    Trusted by Olympians

    Clinical Evidence

    1 trademark-specific study · 2 parent (generic Beta-Alanine) studies shown for context

    1
    CarnoSyn-specific evidence

    Sustained-release SR CarnoSyn® study

    2
    Parent / generic Beta-Alanine evidence

    55+ clinical studies

    3
    Parent / generic Beta-Alanine evidence

    Meta-analysis on exercise capacity

    Patents & Proprietary Protections

    Multiple US and international patents on beta-alanine use for performance

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is CarnoSyn?

    CarnoSyn® is a trademarked form of Beta-Alanine manufactured by Natural Alternatives International. The only beta-alanine backed by over 55 peer-reviewed clinical studies. Protected by global patents and rigorously tested under the CarnoSyn® Verified program for purity and potency.

    How is CarnoSyn different from generic Beta-Alanine?

    The only beta-alanine backed by over 55 peer-reviewed clinical studies. Protected by global patents and rigorously tested under the CarnoSyn® Verified program for purity and potency.

    Who makes CarnoSyn?

    CarnoSyn is made by Natural Alternatives International (United States); the brand is owned by Natural Alternatives International (NAI).

    How much clinical evidence does CarnoSyn have?

    SuppIndex lists 55 clinical studies for CarnoSyn and 3 certifications (NDI, GRAS, Informed Sport). The parent ingredient Beta-Alanine has an overall evidence score of 78/100 (Strong).

    Parent Ingredient

    Beta-Alanine

    A rate-limiting precursor to carnosine (β-alanyl-L-histidine) synthesis, enhancing intramuscular pH buffering capacity during high-intensity anaerobic exercise.

    High-intensity exerciseEndurance sportsCrossFitCombat sports

    View the parent ingredient page for full evidence review, dosage guidance, mechanism of action, and safety information.

    Products Using CarnoSyn®

    Common Brands

    Optimum NutritionNOW SportsCellucor

    Manufacturer

    CarnoSyn® branded ingredient logo by Natural Alternatives International

    Natural Alternatives International

    Brand owner: Natural Alternatives International (NAI)

    United States

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    Certifications (3)

    NDI
    GRAS
    Informed Sport

    Goal Relevance

    EnduranceRecovery

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