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CellWell record HH-415693

Acute Moderate-Dose β-Alanine Improves Exercise Efficiency via Bicarbonate-Related Mechanisms During a Cycling Time Trial

Juan Carlos Muñoz-Carrillo; Silvia Pérez-Piñero; F. López-Román; A. Luque-Rubia; V. Ávila-Gandía

Sports · 2026

In plain language

In 85 recreational cyclists, a moderate 10 g dose of beta-alanine did not change performance in a 10-minute time trial but was associated with less total mechanical work, linked to bicarbonate changes.

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Design
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