{
  "dataset": "beta-alanine-cost-by-brand",
  "title": "Beta-Alanine Supplements Compared — cost per gram and per 4 g loading dose",
  "sourcePage": "https://verifiedsupplementdata.com/beta-alanine/best-overall/",
  "license": "CC BY 4.0",
  "licenseUrl": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
  "attribution": "Verified Supplement Data (2026), Beta-Alanine Cost Comparison",
  "dateModified": "2026-07-14",
  "methodology": "Beta-alanine is a single molecule identical across brands, so the meaningful comparison is price per gram. Cost per gram = live Amazon price divided by total grams of beta-alanine per container (servings x mg per serving). Cost per 4 g dose = cost per gram x 4, using 4 g as the low end of the 4-6 g/day clinical loading dose (ISSN position stand). CarnoSyn is the patented substrate used in most research but is chemically identical to generic beta-alanine; SR/liposomal formats cost more for tolerability/delivery, not efficacy.",
  "headline": {
    "productsCompared": 8,
    "cheapestPer4gDose": 0.16,
    "priciestPer4gDose": 1.92,
    "spreadMultiple": 12,
    "note": "Same molecule; CarnoSyn and generic are chemically identical. Premium items are SR/liposomal formats, not better beta-alanine."
  },
  "columns": [
    "brand",
    "product",
    "type",
    "form",
    "sustainedRelease",
    "totalGrams",
    "price",
    "costPerGram",
    "costPer4gDose",
    "testing"
  ],
  "units": {
    "mgPerServing": "mg",
    "totalGrams": "g",
    "price": "USD",
    "costPerGram": "USD/g",
    "costPer4gDose": "USD"
  },
  "products": [
    {
      "brand": "BulkSupplements",
      "product": "Beta-Alanine Powder (500 g)",
      "slug": "bulksupplements-beta-alanine",
      "form": "Powder",
      "type": "Generic",
      "sustainedRelease": false,
      "mgPerServing": 3000,
      "servings": 167,
      "totalGrams": 501,
      "price": 19.97,
      "costPerGram": 0.04,
      "costPer4gDose": 0.16,
      "testing": "ISO 17025 third-party tested, cGMP"
    },
    {
      "brand": "NOW Sports",
      "product": "Beta-Alanine CarnoSyn Powder (500 g)",
      "slug": "now-beta-alanine-carnosyn",
      "form": "Powder",
      "type": "CarnoSyn",
      "sustainedRelease": false,
      "mgPerServing": 2000,
      "servings": 250,
      "totalGrams": 500,
      "price": 23.63,
      "costPerGram": 0.047,
      "costPer4gDose": 0.19,
      "testing": "cGMP (NPA A-rated); CarnoSyn"
    },
    {
      "brand": "Nutricost",
      "product": "Beta-Alanine Powder (300 g)",
      "slug": "nutricost-beta-alanine",
      "form": "Powder",
      "type": "Generic",
      "sustainedRelease": false,
      "mgPerServing": 3000,
      "servings": 100,
      "totalGrams": 300,
      "price": 14.95,
      "costPerGram": 0.05,
      "costPer4gDose": 0.2,
      "testing": "3rd-party tested (ISO lab)"
    },
    {
      "brand": "ALLMAX",
      "product": "Beta-Alanine Powder BetaSynth (400 g)",
      "slug": "allmax-beta-alanine",
      "form": "Powder",
      "type": "BetaSynth",
      "sustainedRelease": false,
      "mgPerServing": 3200,
      "servings": 125,
      "totalGrams": 400,
      "price": 23.95,
      "costPerGram": 0.06,
      "costPer4gDose": 0.24,
      "testing": ">99% purity, 5-stage tested, cGMP"
    },
    {
      "brand": "Nutricost",
      "product": "Beta-Alanine Capsules 3400 mg (240 ct)",
      "slug": "nutricost-beta-alanine-caps",
      "form": "Capsule",
      "type": "Generic",
      "sustainedRelease": false,
      "mgPerServing": 3400,
      "servings": 60,
      "totalGrams": 204,
      "price": 18.95,
      "costPerGram": 0.093,
      "costPer4gDose": 0.37,
      "testing": "3rd-party tested (ISO lab)"
    },
    {
      "brand": "BulkSupplements",
      "product": "Beta-Alanine Capsules (240 ct)",
      "slug": "bulksupplements-beta-alanine-caps",
      "form": "Capsule",
      "type": "Generic",
      "sustainedRelease": false,
      "mgPerServing": 3000,
      "servings": 60,
      "totalGrams": 180,
      "price": 19.97,
      "costPerGram": 0.111,
      "costPer4gDose": 0.44,
      "testing": "ISO 17025 third-party tested, cGMP"
    },
    {
      "brand": "Codeage",
      "product": "Liposomal Beta-Alanine CarnoSyn (180 caps)",
      "slug": "codeage-beta-alanine",
      "form": "Capsule",
      "type": "CarnoSyn",
      "sustainedRelease": false,
      "mgPerServing": 1600,
      "servings": 60,
      "totalGrams": 96,
      "price": 42.99,
      "costPerGram": 0.448,
      "costPer4gDose": 1.79,
      "testing": "None stated"
    },
    {
      "brand": "Thorne",
      "product": "Beta-Alanine-SR CarnoSyn (NSF Sport)",
      "slug": "thorne-beta-alanine-sr",
      "form": "Tablet",
      "type": "CarnoSyn",
      "sustainedRelease": true,
      "mgPerServing": 1600,
      "servings": 60,
      "totalGrams": 96,
      "price": 46,
      "costPerGram": 0.479,
      "costPer4gDose": 1.92,
      "testing": "NSF Certified for Sport (independent)"
    }
  ]
}