Carnosine
Carnosine is the beta-alanyl-L-histidine dipeptide concentrated in skeletal muscle and other tissues. It is distinct from beta-alanine and from zinc-L-carnosine products. Human supplementation evidence is limited and should not be inferred from studies of either of those different identities.
Pharmacokinetic model
A route-level PK model for carnosine is being prepared from published data. Dosing references, studies, and documented interactions are below; the app catalog is updated as models are validated.
Key facts
- Category
- Dipeptide Supplement
- Suggested cadence
- once daily
Research behind this entry
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Carnosine Supplementation Has No Effect on Inflammatory Markers in Adults with Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomised Controlled Trial
In a prespecified secondary analysis, 41 participants completed 14 weeks of 2 g/day carnosine or placebo. Changes in measured inflammatory cytokines and adipokines did not differ between groups. The trial does not…
1 published study referenced in the app, each with a plain-language summary.