SiS Beta-Alanine | 3g per Serving | 120 Capsules

SiS Beta-Alanine Capsules

SiS beta-alanine capsules contain 750 mg of beta-alanine each. Four capsules make exactly one 3-gram serving, and with 120 capsules per bottle, you have 30 servings on hand. It is a single-ingredient product, aside from the capsule, made for athletes who choose their supplements as thoughtfully as their training schedule.

What beta-alanine is

Beta-alanine is an amino acid that your body produces itself and that is also found in animal protein sources such as meat and fish. Together with the amino acid histidine, it forms the compound carnosine. There are no permitted EU health claims for beta-alanine. Therefore, on this page we only describe what it is, how much is in it, and how to use it.

Capsules or powder

Beta-alanine is available as a powder and as capsules, and both have their place. Those who take large daily amounts often choose powder. Many athletes choose beta-alanine capsules for their practical benefits: 750 mg per capsule is precisely measured, so you do not need a scale or measuring scoop and you never take too much or too little. Pure beta-alanine powder also tastes distinctly bitter; you cannot taste a capsule. And a bottle of capsules fits easily in your sports bag, even on competition days. The capsule shell is made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, a plant-based material, making the product suitable for vegans.

Those tingles, what's that about

Perhaps the best-known characteristic of beta-alanine: a tingling or prickly sensation in your face, neck, or hands shortly after ingestion. This is called paresthesia. It occurs when the concentration of beta-alanine in your blood peaks rapidly after a large dose, and it disappears on its own within about an hour. It is harmless, but not everyone finds it pleasant. That is where capsules are useful: you can spread out the daily dose, for example, two capsules with breakfast and two with dinner. Smaller servings result in a lower peak in your blood, and taking it with a meal further dampens that. Competitors rarely mention this on their product page; we prefer to simply include it, so you know what to expect.

Tested against the WADA list, batch by batch

SiS has every production batch screened via Informed Sport, the independent testing program of LGC Laboratories. Every batch is checked for substances on the WADA banned list before it is released. For cyclists, rowers, combat athletes, and anyone who may be subject to doping controls, that is the difference between taking a supplement and taking a risk. SiS has been supplying professional teams and Olympic athletes for years, and these beta-alanine capsules fall under that same testing regime. Good to know: according to the recommended use, you take beta-alanine daily, including rest days.

In short: one amino acid, precisely dosed in vegan capsules, every batch tested by the lab.