International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences Vol. 6(1), pp. 1 - 9
DOI: 10.13189/saj.2018.060101
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Influence of Sustained Beta-Alanine Supplementation on Body Composition and Physical Performance in College-aged Males Seeking Military Commission

Daniel Jaffe ^1,*, Jennifer Hewit ¹, Jason Cholewa ², Alexander Bedard ¹, Tracey Matthews ³, Brian Thompson ³, Samuel Headley ^3
1 Department of Physical Education, United States Military Academy, United States
² Department of Kinesiology, Coastal Carolina University, United States
³ Department of Exercise Science and Sport Studies, Springfield College, United States

ABSTRACT

The present study was designed to investigate the effects of chronic ingestion of a proprietary beta-alanine supplement on body composition, indices of strength and power performance, and markers of cardiovascular endurance in physically active, college-aged males commissioning within the armed services. Subjects (n = 30) participated in four separate testing sessions, both pre and post assessment consuming either 6.0 g/day beta-alanine or Placebo supplementation for 6 weeks. Parameters evaluated included body fat percentage (BF%), fat free mass (FFM), vertical jump (VJ), 1 repetition maximum back squat (SQ) and bench press (BP), and a repetition maximum bench press (RMBP) at 75% of the attained maximum, maximal oxygen consumption (VO_2peak), respiratory exchange ratio (RER), lactate threshold (LT), and peak lactate concentration. For all variables, no significant interactions existed across condition and time (p > .05). In addition, for all variables, no significant differences existed between conditions (p > .05). Beta-alanine did not show any benefit for improving body composition or physical performance parameters in this group of individuals.

KEYWORDS
Beta Alanine, Strength, Endurance, Military

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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Daniel Jaffe , Jennifer Hewit , Jason Cholewa , Alexander Bedard , Tracey Matthews , Brian Thompson , Samuel Headley , "Influence of Sustained Beta-Alanine Supplementation on Body Composition and Physical Performance in College-aged Males Seeking Military Commission," International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences, Vol. 6, No. 1, pp. 1 - 9, 2018. DOI: 10.13189/saj.2018.060101.

(b). APA Format:
Daniel Jaffe , Jennifer Hewit , Jason Cholewa , Alexander Bedard , Tracey Matthews , Brian Thompson , Samuel Headley (2018). Influence of Sustained Beta-Alanine Supplementation on Body Composition and Physical Performance in College-aged Males Seeking Military Commission. International Journal of Human Movement and Sports Sciences, 6(1), 1 - 9. DOI: 10.13189/saj.2018.060101.