What Is Beta-Alanine and Why Does It Make You Tingle?

What Is Beta-Alanine and Why Does It Make You Tingle?

The Science Behind the Itch—and Why Boosted Uses 4 Grams Per Scoop 💥

If you’ve ever taken a pre-workout and suddenly felt a wave of tingles, it probably wasn’t your imagination—and it definitely wasn’t a bad thing. That skin-tingling sensation is likely coming from beta-alanine, one of the most powerful and popular ingredients in the world of sports performance.

At Boosted Supplements, we don’t just include beta-alanine—we go above the clinical dose and pack 4 full grams into every scoop of our Boosted Pre. Here’s why:

💡 What Is Beta-Alanine?

Beta-alanine is a non-essential amino acid that helps your body increase levels of carnosine in the muscles. Carnosine plays a critical role in buffering lactic acid, the compound that causes your muscles to burn and fatigue during high-intensity training.

In simple terms:
More beta-alanine → more carnosine → delayed fatigue → longer, harder workouts.

That’s why beta-alanine is a staple in pre-workouts, especially for athletes and lifters who train at high intensity or in repeated bursts.

⚡ Why Does Beta-Alanine Cause Tingling?

That famous “tingling” or “itchy” feeling—known as paresthesia—is a totally harmless side effect that comes from beta-alanine interacting with nerve receptors under your skin. It’s temporary, usually lasts about 15–30 minutes, and actually signals that the beta-alanine is hitting your system fast.

Pro tip: Some people love it. Others don’t. But it’s not an allergic reaction or danger sign—it’s simply beta-alanine doing its job.

In fact, for many athletes, that rush is a cue that it’s go time.

🧪 Why Boosted Uses 4g (Not Just 3.2g)

Most pre-workouts include the standard clinical dose of 3.2g, which is the minimum effective amount shown in studies to improve endurance, strength output, and muscular fatigue resistance.

But at Boosted Supplements, we don't settle for “standard.” We deliver a full 4 grams per scoop of beta-alanine in Boosted Pre for one key reason:

🧬 It ensures your body saturates faster and more effectively, helping you experience results sooner—especially if you're training multiple times per week or pushing volume.

The truth is, the 3.2g “clinical dose” is based on averages. But if you're a serious athlete, lifter, or fighter, your body may need more to keep up with the demand. That extra 800mg can make a real difference in how quickly carnosine builds up and how long your muscles can resist fatigue.

🥇 The Boosted Advantage

With 4g of beta-alanine, Boosted Pre gives you:

  • ✅ Faster lactic acid buffering

  • ✅ Improved muscular endurance

  • ✅ Longer high-intensity performance

  • ✅ That signature “tingle” rush to get you locked in

  • ✅ More bang per scoop

Plus, it's stacked with additional performance enhancers like caffeine, pump agents, and nootropics—making it a fully-loaded pre-workout built for real results.

Final Thoughts: Tingle with a Purpose

So the next time you feel that boosted buzz under your skin, don’t panic. That’s not just the pre-workout kicking in—it’s science, and it’s working.

At Boosted Supplements, we formulate for effectiveness, not just label appeal. That’s why every scoop of Boosted Pre contains 4 grams of beta-alanine—to help you train harder, longer, and with more intensity than ever before.

Fuel the tingles. Feel the difference. Stay Boosted.
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