Effect of β-alanine supplementation on carnosine and histidine content in the hippocampus of 14-month-old rats

Jay R. Hoffman*, John A. Rathmacher, Jennifer Robinson, Yftach Gepner, Hagit Cohen

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Abstract

Carnosine and histidine content in the hippocampus of 14-month-old male rats was examined following 30 days of β-alanine supplementation. All animals were provided identical diets; however, 100 mg of β-alanine was mixed with glucomannan (80:20 blend) in the water of β-alanine supplemented animals. Hippocampal carnosine content was significantly greater (p = 0.005) for β-alanine compared with control, while no differences (p = 0.438) were noted in histidine content between groups. Results provide initial evidence that β-alanine supplementation increases carnosine content in the hippocampus of middle-aged rats, without compromising histidine content. β-Alanine supplementation increases hippocampal carnosine content without compromising histidine content in middle-aged rats.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1112-1115
Number of pages4
JournalApplied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism
Volume44
Issue number10
DOIs
StatePublished - 2019

Funding

FundersFunder number
Natural Alternatives International

    Keywords

    • Aging
    • Brain
    • Dietary intervention
    • Health
    • Middle-age
    • Nutrition

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