BODY ATTACK
Carnosyn Maxi Caps 120 capsules

Dietary supplement

Training hard and giving your body new challenges every day demands only the highest quality products. Body Attack CARNOSYN, specially developed for ambitious athletes, is just such a dietary supplement.

CarnoSyn®, the patented amino acid beta alanine, is considered the highest-quality amino acid you can use as a dietary supplement and sports nutrition in America. In the body, beta alanine converts into carnosine and is predominantly found in white muscle fibres. These are responsible for muscle volume and also for explosive movements.

1. Highlights

• 4,800 mg CarnoSyn (beta-alanine) per daily serving
• maxi-caps
• amino acids for muscle carnosine
• for high intensity workouts
• loads intra-muscular carnosine
• 30 servings

One capsule provides 1,200 mg high-quality beta alanine and is suitable for use for any occasion. The composition of MaxiCaps by Body Attack means they are able to deliver more active ingredient than conventional capsules and yet fit into any gym bag or pill box. Making it more convenient to maintain daily intake over several weeks.

The well-known effect of beta alanine only unfolds if muscles are supplied with the amino acid on a daily basis. Then, after a few weeks, levels of carnosine in the muscle increase. The latest scientific research indicates the primary task of carnosine is to soak up the acid hydrogen ions that occur in the muscles. This can delay tiredness and fatigue helping to support personal training goals.

CARNOSYN by Body Attack is of particular benefit to powerlifters and bodybuilders during build-up and diet phases (contest preparation). But even endurance athleteswith interval-type loads (e.g. sprinters, rowers, swimmers, triathletes, etc.) and sports athletes requiring bursts of speed or final spurts (e.g., handball players, football players, hockey players, etc.) can supplement with the product. This is because studies have documented the performance-enhancing characteristics of beta alanine during short and intense muscle workouts.*

In any case, additional intake of beta alanine increases levels of carnosine in the muscles, which in turn increases the muscle´s buffering capacity.**

2. How does beta alanine work in the body exactly?

Beta alanine combines with histidine in the muscle cells and is converted into the muscle buffer carnosine. Taking supplements of beta alanine over a four to ten week period increases levels of carnosine. Carnosine in the muscle acts as an acid buffer. This can help maintain energy flow in muscles being exercised or worked.

Studies have observed a reduction in fatigue and simultaneous improvement in muscle performance.* So, for athletes wanting to start strength training or strength-based sports, beta alanine is a beneficial dietary supplement. This is because beginners have limited amounts of the thick muscle fibres showing high concentrations of carnosine. But beta alanine can also be used by advanced athletes for their regular training workouts as it helps minimise fatigue during the intense training sessions.

By taking beta alanine, people who eat little or no meat and fish can increase their levels of carnosine as meat is usually a good source of beta alanine. Since it is one of the limiting amino acids, muscle is dependent on supplies of beta alanine. This means it does not have sufficient quantities available to form carnosine.

Owing to load and muscle development, strength endurance athletes have lower storage levels of carnosine in contrast to power lifters and bodybuilders. However, since their daily diet incorporates increased amounts of carbohydrates, it contains less meat, consequently, they have less beta alanine and histidine at their disposal. Which is why, in order to support their type of interval and intensive training, strength-endurance athletes can also supplement their daily diet with beta alanine.

3. Which products can the Body Attack CARNOSYN be combined with best?

• With Muscle Creatine Body Attack to increase creatine storage for strength gain and training performance.
• In combination with Body Attack Magnesium Liquid to minimise fatigue during intense training sessions
• In conjunction with the Mens Health TrainingsBooster to increase athletic performance in weight training
• In combination with My Supps Muscle Whey to promote muscle development and reduce muscle loss during the definition phase

** The European Food Safety Authority EFSA has not been able to confirm this so far, whereby the study on beta alanine speaks for itself. Therefore, we are drawing on the existing studies naming beta alanine as a positive and safe dietary supplement for athletes with dynamic strength training.

*Studies on beta alanine:
Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab. 2014 Feb;24(1):14-27. The effects of Beta alanine supplementation on performance: a systematic review of the literature. Quesnele JJ1, Laframboise MA, Wong JJ, Kim P, Wells GD.
Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2009 Apr;41(4):898-903.Beta-alanine improves sprint performance in endurance cycling. Van Thienen R, Van Proeyen K, Vanden Eynde B, Puype J, Lefere T, Hespel P.Department of Biomedical Kinesiology, Research Centre for Exercise and Health, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.
J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2009 Feb 11;6:5. Effects of beta-alanine supplementation and high-intensity interval training on endurance performance and body composition in men; a double-blind trial. Smith AE, Walter AA, Graef JL, Kendall KL, Moon JR, Lockwood CM, Fukuda DH, Beck TW, Cramer JT, Stout JR.
J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2008 Nov 7;5:21. The effect of beta-alanine supplementation on neuromuscular fatigue in elderly (55-92 Years): a double-blind randomized study. Stout JR, Graves BS, Smith AE, Hartman MJ, Cramer JT, Beck TW, Harris RC.
Amino Acids. 2010 Jul;39(2):321-33. Epub 2009 Dec 20. Effect of beta-alanine Supplementation on muscle carnosine concentrations and exercise performance. Sale C, Saunders B, Harris RC.
Sports Med. 2010 Mar 1; 40 (3) :247-63. Muscle carnosine metabolism and beta-alanine supplementation in relation to exercise and training. Derave W, Everaert I, Beeckman S, Baguet A.
Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2009 Dec 9. The Role of beta-alanine Supplementation on Muscle Carnosine and Exercise Performance. Giannini Artioli G, Gualano B, Smith A, Stout J, Herbert Lancha A Junior.
J Strength Cond Res. 2006 Nov;20(4):928-31.Effects of twenty-eight days of beta-alanine and creatine monohydrate supplementation on the physical working capacity at neuromuscular fatigue threshold.Stout JR, Cramer JT, Mielke M, O´Kroy J, Torok DJ, Zoeller RF.
Amino Acids. 2007;32(3):381-6. Epub 2006 Nov 30. Effects of beta-alanine supplementation on the onset of neuromuscular fatigue and ventilatory threshold in women. Stout JR, Cramer JT, Zoeller RF, Torok D, Costa P, Hoffman JR, Harris RC, O´Kroy J.
J Sports Sci. 2007;25 Suppl 1:S5-15. Nutrition for the sprinter. Tipton KD, Jeukendrup AE, Hespel P; International Association of Athletics Federations. School of Sport and Exercise Sciences
J Strength Cond Res. 2010 Jan;24(1):79-87. The effect of beta-alanine supplementation on power performance during repeated sprint activity. Sweeney KM, Wright GA, Glenn Brice A, Doberstein ST.

RECOMMENDATION: take 2 capsules each with plenty of liquid (150 ml) with your breakfast and evening meal. On training days, take 4 capsules with 300 ml of liquid preferably 45-60 minutes before you exercise. Do not exceed the recommended daily dosage.

NET WEIGHT: 164 grams

STORAGE: Keep in a cool dry place.