Universal Nutrition´s Beta Ala 9 combines Carno Syn® Beta-Alanine along with 8 key support nutrients, helping to form a strong beta alanine supplement. Beta alanine is needed to help promote high levels of intramuscular L-carnosine. L-carnosine, in turn, plays a key role in maintaining proper muscle p H. L-carnosine is naturally occurring & helps to soak up the positive hydrogen ions that are released through intense exercise. These hydrogen ions cause muscle p H to drop, making muscle p H more acidic. The result? Increased muscular fatigue & decreased strength. This is where Beta Ala 9 comes into play. It works to promote the muscles natural level of L-carnosine, assisting the muscle in buffering the overload of positive hydrogen ions produced from intense workouts. Coupled with a specialized absorption & buffering blend, Beta Ala 9 aids muscles & helps ensure that they are working at optimum levels to enhance muscle cell buffering while also combating dreaded free radical production.