Beta Ala 9
by Universal · capsule · 210 capsules
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 0 39442 05186 8
- DSLD label 37898
- Serving 3 capsules
- 70 servings
Beta Ala 9 by Universal lists 10 ingredients, 2 with an amount per serving of 3 capsules, such as 50 mg of niacin and 2,000 mg of CarnoSyn; 8 sit inside a blend without their own amounts. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on October 10, 2014.
What is in Beta Ala 9?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 3 capsules. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niacinas NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as Niacinamide) | 50 mg | 250% | Higher than 75% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg. 2.9 times the adult UL a day. |
| CarnoSynas Beta-Alanine | 2,000 mg | 47% of 1,778 products listing beta-alanine give more (median 2 g). Per day at the most servings: 4 g. | |
| Beta Ala9(TM) Proprietary Buffering Formula | 150 mg | ||
| N-Acetyl Cysteine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Dimagnesium Phosphate | in the blend, no amount given | The label names the compound (Dimagnesium Phosphate); its amount is likely the compound's weight, not the magnesium it holds, so it is not placed among other products. | |
| Potassium Phosphate | in the blend, no amount given | The label names the compound (Potassium Phosphate); its amount is likely the compound's weight, not the potassium it holds, so it is not placed among other products. | |
| Sodium Phosphate | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Citrulline Malate | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| L-Histidine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Na-R-Alpha Lipoic Acid | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Glucuronolactone | in the blend, no amount given |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 37898 (entered October 10, 2014), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD. Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.
Is that a lot?
The rows in the top or bottom tenth of the products that list the same ingredient, and any above the adult upper limit at the most servings a day the directions give:
- At 2 servings a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 100 mg of niacin, 2.9 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
The NIH database records 2 servings a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.
Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.
What does the label say about taking it?
Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.
- Directions
- DOSAGE: Use as a dietary supplement to achieve maximum benefits. Take 3 capsules twice daily, at least 4 hours apart. On workout days one dose should be taken prior to working out.
- Warnings
- Do not take this product if you have or are at risk for any medical condition or disease including but not limited to diabetes, asthma, depression, recurrent headaches, glaucoma, difficulty urinating, prostate enlargement, seizure disorder, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, arthritis, heart disease, stroke, are pregnant, or are suffering from any inflammatory diseases. Be sure to talk to your physician before using this product if you are using any prescription drug, over-the-counter medication, or supplements. Not for use by children, patients, pregnant or nursing women.
- Not for use by children, patients, pregnant or nursing women.
- Immediately discontinue use and consult your physician if dizziness, sleeplessnses, tremors, nervousness, agitation, headache, heart palpitations, or any side effects occur. Discontinue use two weeks prior to surgery. The use of this product may be banned by some athletic associations. Athletes should consult with their sanctioning authority before use. California Residents Proposition 65 Warning: This product contains a substance known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
- Exercise good judgment and keep this out of reach of children.
- Do not exceed recommended dose.
- Made in a GMP facility on equipment that processes milk, soy, egg, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, and wheat.
- WARNING: This product is not for use by any individual under the age of 18.
- Please consult with a physician before using this product.
- Storage
- Store this product in a cool, dry place, away from heat, moisture and sunlight.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 37898.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Maltodextrin, Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): CarnoSyn(R) Carnosine Synthesizer.
How many labels does Beta Ala 9 have?
One label is on file, entered on October 10, 2014.
- Label 37898 (current) Entered October 10, 2014 · on the market · 210 capsules · UPC 0 39442 05186 8
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Universal Nutrition (manufacturer), New Brunswick, New Jersey. All Universal products.