Effects of β-alanine supplementation and high-intensity interval training on endurance performance and body composition in men; a double-blind trial

Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition

Volumn 6, Issue , 2009, Pages

  Smith, Abbie E ^a   Walter, Ashley A ^a   Graef, Jennifer L ^a   Kendall, Kristina L ^a   Moon, Jordan R ^a   Lockwood, Christopher M ^a   Fukuda, David H ^a   Beck, Travis W ^a   Cramer, Joel T ^a   Stout, Jeffrey R ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA   (United States)

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EID: 61749088495     PISSN: None     EISSN: 15502783     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1186/1550-2783-6-5     Document Type: Article

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