Beta-Alanine Benefits for Men: Boosting Strength, Stamina, and Performance
When it comes to optimizing strength, stamina, and recovery, beta-alanine has become a go-to supplement for men. Known for its ability to enhance endurance, delay fatigue, and improve overall workout performance, beta-alanine is a key player in the fitness world. CarnoSyn® Brand...
Read More Beta-Alanine Benefits for Men: Boosting Strength, Stamina, and Performance
When it comes to optimizing strength, stamina, and recovery, beta-alanine has become a go-to supplement for men. Known for its ability to enhance endurance, delay fatigue, and improve overall workout ...
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Science Spotlight – Supporting Muscle Health and Cognitive Performance for Individuals on GLP-1 Therapies
GLP-1 receptor agonists have become a popular and effective solution for weight management and improving metabolic health. Medications like semaglutide (Ozempic®, Wegovy®, and others) are transformi...
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Beta-Alanine for Women: Unlocking Endurance and Recovery Potential
When it comes to enhancing athletic performance and overall wellness, women are increasingly turning to beta-alanine, a scientifically proven supplement that supports endurance, strength, and recovery...
Read More Natural Alternatives International and CarnoSyn® Brands Publish Clinical Research Demonstrating TriBsyn™ Delivering Exceptional Bioavailability, Increased Efficiency and Paresthesia Elimination
CARLSBAD, CA, MARCH 5, 2025—Natural Alternatives International, Inc. (NAI) and CarnoSyn® Brands today announced the publication of positive clinical trial results in the journal Food Hydrocolloids ...
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CarnoSyn® Beta-Alanine vs. Popular Alternatives: Energy Drinks, Caffeine, and Pre-Workout Supplements
When choosing supplements to optimize performance, endurance, and recovery, the options can be overwhelming. From energy drinks to caffeine to pre-workout blends, each offers unique benefits and poten...
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Maximizing Your Fitness Routine: The Best Way to Use Beta-Alanine
Beta-alanine, a non-essential amino acid, has emerged as a cornerstone for athletes and health-conscious individuals alike. Known for enhancing endurance, reducing muscle fatigue, mental focus, and su...
Read More CarnoSyn® Brands Announces New U.S. Distribution Agreement With B&D Nutritional Ingredients
CARLSBAD, CA, OCTOBER 24, 2024—CarnoSyn® Brands and parent company Natural Alternatives International, Inc. (“NAI”) (Nasdaq: NAII), are pleased to announce a new distribution partnership with B...
Read More CarnoSyn® Brands Showcasing TriBsyn™ at the 46th ESPEN Congress On Clinical Nutrition & Metabolism
CARLSBAD, CA, AUGUST 26, 2024—Natural Alternatives International, Inc. (NAI) and CarnoSyn® Brands will exhibit at the 46th ESPEN Congress on Clinical Nutrition & Metabolism in Milan, Italy on S...
Read More CarnoSyn® Brands Unveils TriBsyn™ – “The World’s First Paresthesia-Free Beta-Alanine Powder”
CARLSBAD, CA, AUGUST 7, 2024— Exclusively from Natural Alternatives International, Inc. (NAI), CarnoSyn® Brands portfolio of patented ingredients presents TriBsyn™, a groundbreaking new carnosine...
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Exploring Creatine Supplementation and the Complementary Role of CarnoSyn® Beta-Alanine in Supporting the Function of the Creatine Kinase-Phosphocreatine System
Research has shown that the synergy between creatine and CarnoSyn® beta-alanine amplifies their individual effects, offering a comprehensive solution for enhancing athletic performance. CarnoSyn® be...
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Benefits Of Beta-Alanine Supplementation For Female Athletes
2024 Updated While women lead men in dietary supplement purchases, the industry is lacking in female-specific research to support women’s health. The need for this research is not only in regard to ...
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Natural Alternatives International Scheduled to Reopen U.S. Manufacturing Facility in California to Support Increased Production Needs
CARLSBAD, CA, APRIL 2, 2024—Natural Alternatives International, Inc. (“NAI”) (Nasdaq: NAII) today announced the expected May 2024 reopening of its state-of-the-art high-volume powder blending an...
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CarnoSyn® Brands Partners With Barentz for Exclusive Brazilian Distribution of CarnoSyn® Beta-Alanine
CARLSBAD, CA, FEBRUARY 15, 2024—CarnoSyn® Brands and parent company Natural Alternatives International, Inc. (“NAI”) (Nasdaq: NAII), today announced its expansion in Brazil with Barentz, creati...
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What Are the Side Effects of Taking Beta-Alanine?
Most athletes are familiar with the many benefits of beta-alanine. Many rely on beta-alanine supplementation for increased endurance, faster muscle growth and recovery, and laser focus. The benefits c...
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Is Supplementing with CarnoSyn Beta-Alanine® Better Than Taking Carnosine Directly?
What is Beta-Alanine? Beta-alanine is a non-proteogenic amino acid that’s naturally produced in the body and also found in foods such as certain meat and fish. It combines with the amino acid histid...
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Beta-Alanine — What’s the Proper Dosage?
Ask any professional athlete, and they’ll tell you proper dosing is critical to the efficacy of a pre-workout supplement — and to your overall physical performance. Proper dosing also helps preven...
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Why Beta-Alanine is the Ideal Supplement for Endurance Athletes
Endurance athletes push themselves to the outer limits and beyond. In order to participate in the top endurance sports like long-distance running, cycling, swimming, and rowing, endurance athletes mus...
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Natural Alternatives International Appoints New VP of Global Sales
CARLSBAD, CA, JULY 25, 2023—Natural Alternatives International, Inc. (“NAI”) (Nasdaq: NAII) ), a leading formulator, manufacturer, and marketer of customized nutritional supplements, announced t...
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Prepping for the Panam Games and Panam Championships
Written by: Nicole Stout The start of summer 2023 has been an exciting time for myself and anyone that has been following my journey. It is thrilling to recognize that you are living a career-high. Ob...
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What’s Now Trending in Sports Nutrition and What’s on the Horizon
What’s now trending in sports nutrition foods and drinks is solidly here to stay through 2024. Revisions to initial 2023 projections reflect an unanticipated boom in the market. The category of Spor...
Read More SR CarnoSyn® Sustained Release Beta-Alanine Selected as Finalist for Ingredient of the Year in Healthy Aging and Cognitive Function by NutraIngredients-USA Awards 2023
CARLSBAD, CA, MAY 31, 2023—CarnoSyn® Brands and parent company Natural Alternatives International, Inc. (“NAI”) (Nasdaq: NAII), are proud to announce that SR CarnoSyn® sustained release beta-a...
Read More Natural Alternatives International Strengthens Capabilities by Adding New U.S. Manufacturing Facility in California
Carlsbad, California Plant Allows Greater Supply Chain Flexibility and Supports Higher Volume of Production CARLSBAD, CA, MAY 24, 2023—Natural Alternatives International, Inc. (“NAI”) (Nasdaq: N...
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Supplementing on the Road
Written by: Nicole Stout If there is anything I do as much as training, it is traveling. I visit, on average, one international country a month. In the next few months, I will fly to Qatar for the Wor...
Read More Researchers Behind Recent Publication on SR CarnoSyn® Beta-Alanine Tablet’s Ability to Improve Cognitive Health Presenting at American College of Sports Medicine and Exercise Science (ACSM) 2023 Annual Meeting
CARLSBAD, CA, MAY 17, 2023—CarnoSyn® Brands and parent company Natural Alternatives International, Inc. (“NAI”) (Nasdaq: NAII), are proud to sponsor Dr. Guilherme G. Artioli and announce that s...
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Should You Take Beta-Alanine Every Day?
The benefits of beta-alanine are no secret in the sports nutrition world. Elite athletes use beta-alanine supplementation to enhance their performance and boost their high-intensity training. You migh...
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Recovery at the Highest Levels of Judo
Written by: Nicole Stout As a world class judo athlete and the reigning national champion for the last two years, I am constantly focusing on improving my recovery routine. According to the Journal of...
Read More Newly Published Study Shows SR CarnoSyn® Beta-Alanine Improves Cognitive Function In Older Adults
CARLSBAD, CA, February 23, 2023—Natural Alternatives International, Inc. (“NAI”) (Nasdaq: NAII), an international leader in custom contract nutritional supplement manufacturing for over four dec...
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Is Beta-Alanine an Amino Acid Supplement?
For individuals wanting to improve their overall health and fitness, amino acids are a great place to start. These organic compounds are critical for supporting the body’s basic functions and...
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The Truth About The Top 5 Workout Myths
It can be difficult to find the time to exercise regularly. Building a training routine that suits both your schedule and your health goals is even more of a challenge. From healthcare professionals t...
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The Best Time to Take Beta-Alanine
Athletes know that beta-alanine is the go-to fuel to maximize their workouts. Greater focus, better performance, sustained endurance, and better gains are just a few of the benefits of beta-alanine. T...
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How CarnoSyn® Works: Beta-Alanine’s Mechanism of Action in the Body
In physics, Newton’s third law of motion states that every action has an equal and opposite reaction — a principle of inertia and counterforce that could also be used to describe the positive effe...
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How Beta-Alanine Affects Body Composition
For years, many in the fitness world touted BMI (body mass index) as an irrefutable means of determining metabolic health. But there is a more accurate way to learn about an individual’s overall lev...
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Beta-Alanine Supplementation: CarnoSyn® Answers the Top 5 Consumer Questions
As research continues to emerge about the benefits of beta-alanine supplementation, many people are finding themselves wanting to know more. Beta-alanine is one of the most commonly used and professio...
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Why Do Trainers And Athletes Trust CarnoSyn® Beta-Alanine?
The market is flooded with sports nutrition supplements, many of which promise benefits like increased strength, energy, and muscle mass. However, for NFL players, Olympians, and top trainers wanting ...
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Top 5 Post-Workout Tips to Maximize Muscle Recovery
The benefits of exercise are undeniable. Experts encourage a weekly routine of 150 minutes of moderately intense cardiovascular activity as well as twice-weekly strength training. While juggling the d...
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International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) Publishes Position on Tactical Athlete Nutrition
The International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) recently published a position stand for tactical athletes, providing an evidence-based summary of the energy and nutritional demands of tactical at...
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Why Does Beta-Alanine Make You Itch?
If you take pre-workout, you’ve likely experienced what some refer to as the beta-alanine itch. Often described as a tingling sensation in the neck, shoulders, and arms, the itch begins about 15 min...
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Why Top Sports Nutrition Brands Prefer CarnoSyn®
At CarnoSyn®, we believe partnerships are a secret key to a brand’s success. That’s why we’re dedicated to differentiating our partners from their competition — by providing an ingredient of ...
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Is the Keto Diet Decreasing My Gains?
Low-carb, high-fat diets have long been the subject of much debate in the health and wellness community. Proponents claim to experience increased strength and energy, decreased soreness, and faster re...
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Top Ways To Build Muscle
Building muscle is an integral part of being a successful athlete. The persistent pursuit of peak performance drives competitors to seek the best ways to achieve greater gains. Personal records hinge ...
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Benefits of Beta-Alanine for CrossFitters
For millions of athletes around the world, CrossFit is not just a workout — it’s a lifestyle. And if you’ve ever been a part of the CrossFit community, you understand the mental and physical tou...
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Ways to Get the Most from Your At-Home Workouts
Most gyms have reopened to full capacity, yet many people remain committed to working out at home. Some simply enjoy the home gym they’ve created and want to continue to utilize their new equipment....
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The Challenge Behind Plant-based Diets and Why Vegans Need Beta-Alanine
Plant-based diets are on the rise, even among top athletes. In 2022, projections show an increase in the plant-based protein market from $13.18 billion to $14.58 billion. The market is anticipating a ...
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Beta-Alanine – Formats & Delivery Systems
By now, most professional athletes and fitness enthusiasts are familiar with beta-alanine and are reaping the many benefits of this amino acid: increased muscular strength and endurance, delayed fatig...
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Evaluating the Best Beta-Alanine Supplement
Anyone with a dedicated fitness plan knows the quality of your performance depends on the quality of your fuel. Just think: if you consistently nourished your body with only processed or fast foods ...
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How to Achieve Your Exercise and Nutrition Goals This Spring
With summer right around the corner, you may find yourself reevaluating your exercise and nutrition goals. Perhaps you are asking yourself questions like: Are my goals for 2022 realistic? What goals w...
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Why Do I Itch When I Exercise?
Picture it: after a cold-weather hiatus from running, you’ve decided to ramp up your cardio. But after only a mile, you start experiencing a strange sensation: a persistent and annoying itching in y...
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Natural Alternatives International Appoints Aaron Starr Vice President For CarnoSyn® Brands
CARLSBAD, CA, April 21, 2022—Natural Alternatives International, Inc. (“NAI”) (Nasdaq: NAII), an international leader in custom contract nutritional supplement manufacturing for over four decade...
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Beta-Alanine for Bodybuilders
Successful bodybuilders know that achieving their fitness goals requires more than just a rigorous workout plan. They understand the connection between sports nutrition and their overall performance ...
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The TOUGH Get Innovating
Nutritional Outlook By Judy Blatman As customers rededicate themselves to sports and active nutrition, supplement companies are looking beyond challenges at long-term opportunities. Of all the challen...
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Beta-Alanine: Impacts On Muscle
Written by Bryan Saunders Lecturer and Researcher at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of São Paulo Exercise Physiologist for the São Paulo Cycling Federation Carnosine has the potential to ...
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Top 5 Expert Tips to Get Your Exercise Routine Back into Shape
The past couple of years have been challenging–mentally, physically, and emotionally. The pandemic has taken its toll on our routines and work/life balance. Many people have found that regular exerc...
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How Exercise Can Improve Mental Health
During the winter months there are unique challenges to mental health. Depending on the climate, many spend more time indoors and less time enjoying the benefits of fresh air and sunshine. Those who s...
Read More Natural Alternatives International, Inc. Announces 2022 Q2 and YTD Results
– $37.7 million Net Sales, $1.8 million Net Income, $0.30 diluted EPS CARLSBAD, CALIF., Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Natural Alternatives International, Inc. (“NAI”) (Nasdaq: NAII), a leading f...
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Natural Alternatives International Adds Sherri Balzer As Business Development Manager For CarnoSyn® Brands
CARLSBAD, CA, January 31, 2022—Natural Alternatives International, Inc. (“NAI”) (Nasdaq: NAII), an international leader in custom contract nutritional supplement manufacturing for over four deca...
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New Year, New Olympic Opportunities
Written by: Nicole Stout I am a world-class judo player. Over the past almost ten years, I have won several international medals, become the reigning US national champion, and I am now an Olympic hope...
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Healthiest Habits to Boost Your Immune System
The immune system is the body’s frontline in the battle against infection, illness, and disease. Some people naturally have strong immunity, while others are prone to getting sick. Whether or not yo...
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Beta-Alanine Supplements: Benefits, Sourcing, and Dosing
If you’re like many people, your fitness regimen — and your outlook on health and wellness — looks different today than it did pre-pandemic. After all, the fitness world experienced a major tran...
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What Is the Best Food Source for Obtaining Beta-Alanine?
Beta-alanine, like other amino acids, is one of the building blocks of life. (Amino acids are used by the human body to make proteins that aid in growth, repairing tissue, breaking down food, and othe...
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Top 5 Techniques for Muscle Recovery that Work
Ask ten athletes their secret to muscle recovery, and you’ll likely end up with ten different answers. The options are seemingly endless, from heat to cold, supplements to juices, luxury treatments ...
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Pedal Power: Beta-Alanine for Cyclists
“I have always struggled to achieve excellence. One thing that cycling has taught me is that if you can achieve something without a struggle it’s not going to be satisfying.” — Greg LeMond, th...
Read More Beta-Alanine Set For Growth In Sports Nutrition And Healthy Aging Post-COVID, Natural Alternatives International Reports At SupplySide West 2021
Jennifer Grebow Nutritional Outlook The beta-alanine market is primed for growth, bolstered by consumers’ increased focus on health and wellness in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the company sai...
Read More Natural Alternatives International, Inc. Announces 2022 Q1 Results
2022 Q1: $38.3 million Net Sales, $3.3 million Net Income, $0.51 diluted EPS CARLSBAD, CALIF, November 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ –Natural Alternatives International, Inc. (“NAI”) (Nasdaq:...
Read More Natural Alternatives International, Inc. To Announce First Quarter 2022 Financial Results
CARLSBAD, CALIF, Nov. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ –Natural Alternatives International, Inc. (“NAI”) (Nasdaq: NAII), a leading formulator, manufacturer and marketer of customized nutritional...
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Going the Distance: Beta-Alanine for Runners
There are many reasons why people run — to get (and stay) in shape, improve overall health, and relieve stress, among other motivators. And if you’ve engaged in this form of exercise for an extend...
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5 Ways the Pandemic has Changed Exercise for Good
Let’s face it—the global pandemic has significantly impacted our businesses, relationships, and health. From closed gyms to equipment shortages, Covid has even changed the way we work out. Gyms ha...
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Which Beta-Alanine is Safe?
As consumers, we’re becoming more educated than ever about what ingredients are found in our foods, beverages, and supplements. And this is a good thing, because informed consumers are healthier con...
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What Does Beta-Alanine Do?
Anyone who spends much time on the court, in the gym, or on the field knows the words “better, faster, stronger” are more than just a catch-phrase, they’re a way of life. And for many wor...
Read More Natural Alternatives International, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Manufacturing and Warehouse Facility
CARLSBAD, Calif., Aug. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Natural Alternatives International, Inc. (“NAI”) (Nasdaq: NAIi) , a leading formulator, manufacturer and marketer of customized nutriti...
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The OVERCOMER
Written By: Todd Durkin Who else is battling like hell right now? Anyone else facing tough times? Maybe you’re feeling burnt-out. Or empty. Or your passion has waned. Or your purpose is unclear. M...
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Beta-Alanine Vs. Creatine — A Comparison
So you’ve heard of creatine, and are likely already taking it to increase strength, gain muscle, and improve your overall exercise performance. But what about beta-alanine? And which of the two shou...
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Taking Esports to the Next Level with Beta-Alanine
Esports has been trending for years, but COVID-19 lockdowns initiated an explosive expansion of both the gamer base and existing gamer hours. According to Verizon Communications, Spring 2020 saw a sur...
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Beta-Alanine as a Pre-Workout — A Performance Game-Changer
What do a Team USA Judo athlete, a tight end for the Carolina Panthers, and a legendary celebrity trainer have in common? They all choose CarnoSyn® beta-alanine as their go-to pre-workout supplement....
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Highlighting the Latest Science: How Beta-Alanine Supplementation Impacts Stress
This past year’s events have encouraged many to take a closer look at fitness goals and overall health. Across all populations—from the aging to the young and from non-competitive athletes to prof...
Read More How COVID-19 Shook The Sports Nutrition Market. Is Recovery In Sight?
Judy Blatman Nutritional Outlook, Nutritional Outlook Vol. 24 No. 2, Volume 24, Issue 2 Paused for pandemic? Reflections and predictions on COVID-19 from sports nutrition suppliers Much has been wr...
Read More Stonegate Capital Partners Initiates Coverage On Natural Alternatives International, Inc. (NASDAQ:NAII)
DALLAS, TX / ACCESSWIRE / March 5, 2021 / Natural Alternatives International, Inc. (NASDAQ:NAII): The full report can be accessed by clicking on the following link: stonegateinc.com/reports/NAII Init...
Read More Natural Alternatives International, Inc. Announces Release of Investor Presentation
CARLSBAD, CALIF, February 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ –Natural Alternatives International, Inc. (“NAI”) (Nasdaq: NAII), a leading formulator, manufacturer and marketer of customized nutrit...
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Top 5 Sports Nutrition Trends For 2021
New trends in sports nutrition emerge every year, but 2021 is different. We’ve heard the term “unprecedented times” on repeat, and it’s true. No matter what our individual experience has been,...
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Understanding the Role of Nutrients in Human Immune Response Metrics
Written By: Mark A. LeDoux, J.D., Nancy Steely, ND, Di Tan, PhD. If the year 2020 has taught us anything, it is to recognize that the human condition is not devoid of existential risk. The declara...
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Build The Right Team: Lessons From The NFL To The Workplace
Your team can make or break your business, so hiring the right people is a crucial investment in your longevity. Once you have your pick at the top talent, you are in an interesting hiring position. T...
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Cold Weather Training with Kevin Dunn
Warm-up Your Winter Training: An Interview with Kevin Dunn The winter months, especially if you live in a cold climate, can throw a wrench into your training. Whether it’s the physiological effect o...
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How To Prepare For A Marathon Like You’d Prep For A Meeting
Whether it’s running a meeting or running a marathon, the outcome greatly relies on your preparation. And, it’s not just about the amount of time spent preparing, but how you spend that time can m...
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New Year’s Workout Goals
Here’s How to Create and Achieve Your Workout Goals Beach bodies aren’t born—they’re made. There’s a process behind shaping your body, and it begins before you ever put on a swimsuit. Creati...
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NIE Supplier Of The Month
Natural Alternatives International, Inc. (NAI) is a leading formulator, manufacturer and marketer of nutritional supplements and provides strategic partnering services to its customers. Mark LeDoux fo...
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How Safe is Generic Beta-Alanine? Key Takeaways from NPI’s Series
In a four-part series, the Natural Products Insider (NPI) sheds light on the ongoing battle within the FDA and the dietary supplements industry: efficacy in the enforcement of consumer protections. To...
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Champion Mindset: Whatever it Takes (W.I.T.)
2020 has been a year like none other. Interrupted on the field, cut off from the court, and closed out of gyms, athletes are faced with unprecedented obstacles to achieving their goals. Some have take...
Read More FDA Leaves Open Possibility Of NDI Enforcement Against Chinese-Produced Beta-Alanine
FDA hasn’t ruled out taking enforcement action against beta-alanine, according to an agency official who oversees the Office of Dietary Supplement Programs. Josh Long | Sep 29, 2020 Editor’s n...
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Top CarnoSyn® Beta-Alanine Formulating Questions
Every athlete, from the fitness enthusiast to the professional, stands united in a common goal: gaining an edge on peak performance. Whether it’s an Olympic qualifying tournament or a garage gym wor...
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Behind The Brand: Cabot Taylor, CarnoSyn® Brands Marketing Coordinator
What do you get when you mix a Black Belt, an affinity for all things Marvel, and a sprinkle of Irish heritage? You get CarnoSyn® Brands Marketing Coordinator, Cabot Taylor. Learn how Cabot doses wit...
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Jeff DaVanon Joins CarnoSyn® Brands
CARLSBAD, Calif., August 19, 2020 –Natural Alternatives International, Inc. (“NAI”) (Nasdaq: NAII), the company behind SR CarnoSyn®, a patented, sustained-release beta-alanine, announced Jeff D...
Read More FDA, Supplement Manufacturer Debate NDI Import Alert Request
PA manufacturer of nutritional supplements has come up short in its request for FDA to issue an import alert for beta-alanine produced in China. Josh Long | Aug 03, 2020 Editor’s note: This is part ...
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QB Nate Stanley Talks Signing with the Vikings, Training & More
Call it fate—or call it foreshadowing—but when Nate Stanley boarded the plane to the NFL Combine coincidentally alongside with Klint Kubiak and the entire Minnesota Vikings staff—there was somet...
Read More Supplement Maker, FDA Met Several Times Over NDI Enforcement
People close to nutritional supplements maker Natural Alternatives International Inc. met numerous times with FDA to persuade the agency to target an ingredient produced in China—beta-alanine—that...
Read More Supplement Industry, FDA Clash Over NDI Enforcement
This series of articles highlights a lingering—and perhaps growing—rift between FDA and some factions of industry over enforcement of a provision in a 26-year-old law intended to flag novel ingred...
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CarnoSyn® Supports Its Brand Partners—Now More than Ever
CarnoSyn® provides brand partners with a true product differentiator: a science-backed ingredient that delivers real results. With New Dietary Ingredient (NDI) status from the FDA, self-affirmed GRAS...
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Carnosine: The Athletes’ Secret to Greater Gains
About Carnosine: Science, Sources, and Benefits Carnosine is a dipeptide or compound made up of two linked amino acids: beta-alanine and histidine. This compound is found in the active tissues of the ...
Read More The Pandemic May Push The Supplement Industry To Adopt Domestic Supply Chain, Says Industry Expert
By Sebastian Krawiec June 10, 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic has been a gamechanger in so many ways, not least of which was exposing how an over-reliance on a global supply chain can put both businesses a...
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What Changes Will Last in the Supplement World Post-COVID?
While the dietary supplement industry continues to adapt, here’s a look at how protocol may be changing for manufacturing, research, marketing and more. There is a broadening consensus that desp...
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Beta-Alanine And The Importance Of Quality
By Mark LeDoux May 15, 2020 The market is doubling down on beta-alanine – but is it using the right kind? Mark LeDoux explains how generic beta-alanine ingredients can cost you in the ...
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3 Steps to Delivering the Verified Results Your Customers Want
As the sports nutrition market continues to expand and evolve, consumers are becoming savvier, demanding quality sourcing and proven results. They often ask questions like: When should I take performa...
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Top Performers Trust CarnoSyn® Because It Works.
With the NFL Draft just behind us, we’re focused more than ever on perfecting performance—and we’re beaming with pride for the 2020 Team CarnoSyn® athletes who were picked up by NFL teams over...
Read More Contract Manufacturing Comes of Age
April 9, 2020 by James Gormley The Participants Are: Annie Eng, CEO, HP Ingredients, Bradenton, FL, https://hpingredients.com Mark LeDoux, Founder and CEO, Natural Alternatives International (NAI), Ca...
Read More Immune-Health Roundtable: Ingredients Backed By Science
By Alissa Marrapodi April 24, 2020 Immune health is one of the top dietary supplement categories, as more consumers each year are interested in maintaining not only their own health but their children...
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How Beta-Alanine Supplementation Boosts Immune Response
Consumers will never stop seeking ways to stay healthy as they age. Increasingly, the major tools used in this endeavor are dietary supplements. According to the Council for Responsible Nutrition, the...
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What is the Difference Between Generic and Patented Beta-Alanine?
Beta-alanine is one of the most used and professional-commended supplements to athletes to enhance their performance, the capacity to exercise and train, build lean muscle mass, and support enhanced r...
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CarnoSyn® Brands Enters Third Year of Strategic Partnership with TEST Football Academy — Team CarnoSyn® Athletes Shine at 2020 NFL Scouting Combine
CARLSBAD, Calif., March 6, 2020 – CarnoSyn® Brands, a division of Natural Alternatives International, Inc. (“NAI”) (Nasdaq: NAII), and one of the world’s leading sports performanc...
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How Do Pro Athletes Gain The Competitive Edge With Beta-Alanine?
Beta-alanine is a naturally occurring amino acid that supports the synthesis of muscle carnosine in the body, which acts as a buffer against lactic acid and delays the onset of muscle fatigue and fail...
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What are the Benefits of Beta-Alanine?
Better performance. Better endurance. Better gains. These are the goals of every athlete, and there are so many mixed messages in the market about what supplements can actually help you achieve these ...
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Why Does Beta-Alanine Make Me Tingle?
Beta-alanine is one of the most used and professional-commended supplements to athletes and professionals to enhance the capacity to exercise and train, build lean muscle mass, and improve physical fu...
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CarnoSyn® Brands Presenting Latest Health And Wellness Solutions During IHS Conference
CARLSBAD, CA, January 29, 2020—Natural Alternatives International, Inc. (“NAI”) (Nasdaq: NAII), the company behind SR CarnoSyn®, a patented, sustained-release beta-alanine, will exhibit at the...
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What Is The Link Between Carnosine and Beta-Alanine?
What is Beta-Alanine? Beta-alanine is a naturally occurring amino acid that supports the synthesis of muscle carnosine in the body, which acts as a buffer against lactic acid and delays the onset of m...
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Behind The Brand: Mark LeDoux, CEO of Natural Alternatives International
Whether he’s flying a plane 2,000 feet above Niagara Falls, eating dinner on a river in Prague, or driving the dietary supplement industry forward—it’s safe to say Mark LeDoux leaves you fascina...
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How Does Beta-Alanine Work?
Beta-alanine is a non-proteogenic amino acid that’s naturally produced in the body, and also found in foods such as certain meat and fish. It combines with the amino acid histidine to form a dipepti...
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Reflecting on 2019 with Gratitude
It’s hard to believe the 2019 holiday season is upon us. The team at CarnoSyn® would like to take a moment to recognize our achievements and give gratitude. What We’re Thankful For There are so m...
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Behind The Brand: Renee Michaelson, CarnoSyn® Brands Marketing Manager
Even-tempered, highly intelligent, cheerful, loyal—with shiny golden locks—not only describes Renee Michaelson’s 8-year-old Golden Retriever, Nova, but in fact, it describes her as w...
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CarnoSyn® Brands Showcasing Groundbreaking Health And Wellness Solutions At AMMG Conference
TUCSON, AZ, November 7-10, 2019—Natural Alternatives International, Inc. (“NAI”) (Nasdaq: NAII), the company behind SR CarnoSyn®, a patented, sustained-release version of CarnoSyn® beta-alanin...
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CarnoSyn® Brands Showcasing Latest Innovations At SupplySide West
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Natural Alternatives International, Inc. (“NAI”) (Nasdaq: NAII), the company behind SR CarnoSyn®, a patented, sustained-release version of be...
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The Natural Products Association Honors CarnoSyn® Beta-Alanine with the 2019 Novel Ingredient and Science Award
CARLSBAD, Calif., Sept. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Natural Alternatives International, Inc. (“NAI”) (Nasdaq: NAII) today proudly announces its CarnoSyn® beta-alanine has received the c...
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Behind The Brand: Dr. Di Tan, Director of Scientific Affairs for CarnoSyn® Brands
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The Best Workouts Regardless of Your Terrain
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CarnoSyn® Beta-Alanine Wins NutraIngredients-USA 2019 Sports Nutrition Ingredient Of The Year
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Natural Alternatives International Announces Participation as Exhibitor and Presenter In the 2019 ifia® Japan
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Team CarnoSyn® Prevails in the 2019 NFL Draft – Darnell Savage Selected as First Round Pick by the Green Bay Packers
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Beta-Alanine for Food Application Receives Approval from Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare
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Natural Alternatives International, Inc Prevails in Much-Anticipated Federal Circuit Appeal on CarnoSyn® Beta-Alanine Patents
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CarnoSyn® Brands Partners with TEST Football Academy and Kaged Muscle To Fuel 2019 NFL Hopefuls & Announces Sponsorship of 2019 Team CarnoSyn® Athletes
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Natural Alternatives’ CarnoSyn® Beta-Alanine Receives New Dietary Ingredient Status From The FDA
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Read More Natural Alternatives International Announces Participation as Exhibitor and Sponsor in the 2019 Integrative Healthcare Symposium
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Natural Alternatives International Announces New Website Launch To Support Market Expansion Initiative into Healthy Aging & Everyday Wellness
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CarnoSyn® Sponsored Athlete, Luca Galliano, Sets a New Course Record and Wins the 2018 Omnium Suisse
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Team CarnoSyn® 2018 NFL Draft Highlights – A CarnoSyn® Sponsored Athlete Update
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CarnoSyn® Partners with TEST Football Academy & Inner Armour® Sports Nutrition to Sponsor Top NFL Draft Candidates
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Read More Natural Alternatives International, Inc Announces Allowance of New US Instant Release Beta-Alanine Patent Application
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Natural Alternatives International’s CarnoSyn® Beta-alanine Fuels Evertrain Sports Supplements
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Natural Alternatives International’s Endurance-Boosting SR CarnoSyn® Sustained Release Beta-alanine Powers Inner Armour’s New Sports Nutrition Line
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Natural Alternatives International, Inc Announces SR CarnoSyn® Sustained Release Beta-alanine in Indur Launch, A New Pre-Workout Formula by Indur
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CarnoSyn® Launches Loading & Dosing Education Initiative
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Patented Sustained Release SR CarnoSyn® Beta-Alanine, Now Commercially Available
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Read More Natural Alternatives International, Inc Announces Issuance of New US Beta-alanine Patent
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Read More Natural Alternatives International, Inc Settles Patent Infringement Claims Against Woodbolt
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Read More Natural Alternatives International, Inc Files Unfair Competition, False Advertising and Disparagement Complaint Against Creative Compounds Inc
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