NOW® Sports Beta-Alanine is backed by scientific research demonstrating that CarnoSyn® supplementation results in delayed muscle fatigue and rapid recovery time, thereby helping you attain your strength and endurance training goals.* Beta-alanine is a non-essential amino acid that is used by muscle cells to synthesize carnosine.* Carnosine is a dipeptide (beta-alanine plus histidine) that functions as a buffer for the hydrogen ions (acid) produced during strenuous exercise, thus helping to maintain optimum muscular pH.* NOW® Sports uses CarnoSyn®, a patented form of beta-alanine that has been clinically tested and shown to increase muscle carnosine content, allowing muscles to work harder and longer during intense exercise.* Natural Alternatives International (NAI) is the owner of patents as listed on www.carnosyn.com and registered trademark CarnoSyn®. Natural color variation may occur in this product.   NOW® Sports Beta-Alanine is backed by scientific research demonstrating that CarnoSyn® supplementation results in delayed muscle fatigue and rapid recovery time VEGAN CAPUSLES: Provides endurance for hard workouts and are proven to delay muscle fatigue.* NOW Sports products are comprehensively tested so you can trust that our products are pure and effective for every level of athletics. SUGGESTED USAGE: Suggested use is 3 capsules taken with water or your favorite NOW® Sports drink up to 2-3 times daily with a two hour window in between doses. Dairy Free;Egg Free;Kosher;Made w/o Gluten;non-GMO;Nut Free;Soy Free;Vegan / Vegetarian Packaged in the USA by a family owned and operated company since 1968.