Novel Beta-Alanine Compositions and Methods of Use Thereof

A method for increasing athletic performance and/or improving cognitive function without causing paresthesia in a subject, the method comprising:

• administering an effective amount of a composition to the subject, wherein the composition comprises:
• at least one compound selected from the group consisting of beta-alanine, an ester of beta-alanine, and a salt of beta-alanine;
• and
• at least one agent selected from the group consisting of an anti-inflammatory agent and an amphiphilic agent.

A method of making a beta-alanine composition, the method comprising:

• step (a) adding an amphiphilic agent to water to form a first solution;
• step (b) homogenizing the first solution to form a first emulsion;
• step (c) adding an anti-inflammatory agent to the first emulsion to form a second solution;
• step (d) homogenizing the second solution to form a second emulsion;
• step (e) adding beta-alanine, a salt of beta-alanine, and/or an ester of beta-alanine into the second emulsion to form a third solution;
• and
• step (f) homogenizing the third solution to form a third emulsion.