The effect of beta-alanine supplementation on neuromuscular fatigue in elderly (55-92 Years): A double-blind randomized study

Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition

Volumn 5, Issue , 2008, Pages

  Stout, Jeffrey R ^a   Sue, B Sue ^b   Smith, Abbie E ^a   Hartman, Michael J ^b   Cramer, Joel T ^a   Beck, Travis W ^a   Harris, Roger C ^c  

^a UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA   (United States)

^b FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^c UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 56849100112     PISSN: None     EISSN: 15502783     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1186/1550-2783-5-21     Document Type: Article

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