The Claim

Beta-alanine supplementation has no significant effect on VO2max in female athletes.

What the research says

Supports is higher

Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.

Supports
69score
Challenges
0score

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Quantitative
2 studies reviewed
In plain English

Taking beta-alanine supplements does not change VO2max in female athletes.

See the scientific wording

Beta-alanine supplementation has no significant effect on VO2max in female athletes.

What the research says

2 studies

  1. Study: Beta-alanine supplementation improves time to exhaustion, but not aerobic capacity, in competitive middle- and long-distance runners

    Taking beta-alanine helped runners last longer before getting tired, but it didn’t make them better at using oxygen during maximum effort. So, it doesn’t change their VO2max.

  2. Study: Effect of Beta-Alanine Supplementation on Exercise-Induced Cell Damage and Lactate Accumulation in Female Basketball Players: A Randomized, Double-Blind Study

    The study gave female basketball players beta-alanine supplements and found their endurance and aerobic performance didn't get any better than those who took a sugar pill—even though everyone got better from training. So, the supplements didn't help their oxygen use, which means they don't boost VO2max.

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