L-Alanine
171licensed products
1 monograph
Powder, Capsule, Tablet +2
Health Canada Monographs
1Conditions Requiring Product Details
40These official statements are conditional. They are not presented as approved for L-Alanine until the product’s ingredients, dose, or claim context proves that they apply.
Claim to verifyAids in the muscle recovery process by reducing muscle tissue damage associated with a resistance training regimenWORKOUT SUPPLEMENTS · L-Carnitine sourced from L-Carnitine or L-Carnitine tartrate
Claim to verifyAthletic support/supplementWORKOUT SUPPLEMENTS · Products containing at least one ingredient from any of Groups 3 or 4a, at or above the relevant minimum doses indicated in the Dose section below
Claim to verifyEnhances muscle strength in previously untrained individuals in combination with intense resistance training exerciseWORKOUT SUPPLEMENTS · Calcium beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (CaHMB)
Claim to verifyHelps (temporarily) to enhance (physical) energyWORKOUT SUPPLEMENTS · Products containing Caffeine (Group 4b), at or above the minimum dose indicated in the Dose section below
Claim to verifyHelps (temporarily) to relieve/reduce fatigue, to promote endurance, and to enhance motor performanceWORKOUT SUPPLEMENTS · Products containing Caffeine (Group 4b), at or above the minimum dose indicated in the Dose section below
Claim to verifyHelps (temporarily) to relieve/reduce fatigue/tirednessWORKOUT SUPPLEMENTS · Products containing Caffeine (Group 4b), at or above the minimum dose indicated in the Dose section below
Claim to verifyHelps delay fatigue during physical activityWORKOUT SUPPLEMENTS · L-Carnitine sourced from L-Carnitine or L-Carnitine tartrate
Claim to verifyHelps improve physical performance when used in conjunction with a training regimenWORKOUT SUPPLEMENTS · L-Carnitine sourced from L-Carnitine or L-Carnitine tartrate
Claim to verifyHelps increase physical performance during intensive exerciseWORKOUT SUPPLEMENTS · Products containing at least one ingredient from Group 4a, at or above the relevant minimum doses indicated in the Dose section below
Claim to verifyHelps restore plasma glutamine levels depleted after periods of physical stress (e.g. prolonged exhaustive exercise)WORKOUT SUPPLEMENTS · Products containing L-glutamine, at or above a minimum dose of 5 g, per day
Claim to verifyHelps support fat metabolismWORKOUT SUPPLEMENTS · L-Carnitine sourced from L-Carnitine or L-Carnitine tartrate
Claim to verifyHelps support fat oxidationWORKOUT SUPPLEMENTS · L-Carnitine sourced from L-Carnitine or L-Carnitine tartrate
Claim to verifyHelps support muscle tissue repair in individuals involved in resistance trainingWORKOUT SUPPLEMENTS · L-Carnitine sourced from L-Carnitine or L-Carnitine tartrate
Claim to verifyHelps to assist in muscle cell repair after exerciseWORKOUT SUPPLEMENTS · Products containing L-glutamine, at or above a minimum dose of 5 g, per day
Claim to verifyHelps to maintain performance/promote endurance in extended (greater than 60 min), high intensity exerciseWORKOUT SUPPLEMENTS · Products containing at least one ingredient from Group 3, at or above the minimum dose indicated in the Dose section below
Claim to verifyImproves strength/power/performance in repetitive bouts of brief, highly-intense physical activity (e.g. sprints, jumping, resistance training) (by increasing muscle/intramuscular creatine/phosphocreatine/energy levels)WORKOUT SUPPLEMENTS · Creatine monohydrate
Claim to verifyIncreases body/(lean)muscle mass/size when used in conjunction with a resistance training regimenWORKOUT SUPPLEMENTS · Creatine monohydrate
Claim to verifyIncreases muscle carnosine levels, a factor in delaying neuromuscular fatigue in intermittent high intensity exercisesWORKOUT SUPPLEMENTS · Products containing Beta-Alanine, at or above a minimum dose of 800 mg per single dose and 4.8 g, per day
Claim to verifyL-Citrulline is a precursor of L-ArginineWORKOUT SUPPLEMENTS · Products containing L-Citrulline at or above a minimum dose of 3 g, per day
Claim to verifySource of (an) (essential) amino acid(s) involved in muscle protein synthesisWORKOUT SUPPLEMENTS · Products containing at least one ingredient from Group 2a, at or above the respective minimum dose indicated in the Dose section below
Claim to verifySource of (an) (non-essential) amino acid(s) involved in muscle protein synthesisWORKOUT SUPPLEMENTS · Products containing at least one ingredient from Group 2b, at or above the respective minimum dose indicated in the Dose section below
Claim to verifySource of (an) essential amino acid(s) for the maintenance of good healthWORKOUT SUPPLEMENTS · Products containing at least one ingredient from Group 2a, at or above the respective minimum dose indicated in the Dose section below
Claim to verifySource of amino acids involved in muscle protein synthesisWORKOUT SUPPLEMENTS · Products containing at least one ingredient from Group 1, at or above the minimum dose indicated in the Dose section below
Claim to verifySource of branched chain amino acids (BCAAs), which are involved in protein synthesisWORKOUT SUPPLEMENTS · Products containing all three of L-leucine, L-isoleucine and L-valine, at or above the respective minimum doses indicated in the Dose section below
Claim to verifySource of calories which contributes to weight gainWORKOUT SUPPLEMENTS · Products containing at least one ingredient from Group 3, at or above the minimum dose indicated in the Dose section below
Claim to verifySource of carbohydrates to support energy productionWORKOUT SUPPLEMENTS · Products containing at least one ingredient from Group 3, at or above the minimum dose indicated in the Dose section below
Claim to verifySource of protein for the maintenance of good healthWORKOUT SUPPLEMENTS · Products containing at least one ingredient from Group 1, at or above the minimum dose indicated in the Dose section below
Claim to verifySource of protein which helps build and repair body tissuesWORKOUT SUPPLEMENTS · Products containing at least one ingredient from Group 1, at or above the minimum dose indicated in the Dose section below
Claim to verifySource of protein which helps build strong musclesWORKOUT SUPPLEMENTS · Products containing at least one ingredient from Group 1, at or above the minimum dose indicated in the Dose section below
Claim to verifySupports an increase in athletic performance in high-intensity anaerobic exercise with short rest periodWORKOUT SUPPLEMENTS · Products containing L-Citrulline sourced from Citrulline malate at or above a minimum dose of 1.7 g (equivalent to 3 g citrulline malate), per day
Claim to verifyUsed in Herbal Medicine to help enhance physical capacity/performance (in cases of physical stress)WORKOUT SUPPLEMENTS · Panax ginseng
Claim to verifyUsed in Herbal Medicine to help improve physical performance after periods of physical exertionWORKOUT SUPPLEMENTS · Eleuthero/Siberian ginseng
Claim to verifyWorkout support/supplementWORKOUT SUPPLEMENTS · Products containing at least one ingredient from any of Groups 3 or 4a, at or above the relevant minimum doses indicated in the Dose section below
Caution to verifyStop use and ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if hypersensitivity/allergy occursWORKOUT SUPPLEMENTS · Products containing caffeine at any dose
Caution to verifyWhen using this product diuretic effect may occurWORKOUT SUPPLEMENTS · Products providing 40 mg to 400 mg caffeine, per day
Caution to verifyAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have high blood pressure or glaucomaWORKOUT SUPPLEMENTS · Products containing 40 mg to 400 mg caffeine, per day
Caution to verifyAsk a healthcare practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeedingWORKOUT SUPPLEMENTS · All products (except products containing deanol requiring a contraindication)
Caution to verifyContains milk by-productsWORKOUT SUPPLEMENTS · Products containing milk by-products (such as casein, hydrolyzed casein, casein micelles, whey and milk proteins sourced from Bos taurus milk)
Caution to verifyWhen using this product avoid taking other health products, foods or beverages that contain caffeine and/or increase blood pressureWORKOUT SUPPLEMENTS · Products providing 400 mg caffeine, per day
Caution to verifyDo not use if you are taking other potassium-containing salt-substitutes or supplementsWORKOUT SUPPLEMENTS · Products containing whey proteins and providing 100 mg or more potassium, per day
Alternative Names
286Acorn squash(common)Alfalfa(common)Alfalfa protein concentrate(common)Asian ginseng(common)Asian rice(common)Asian watermeal(common)Beef protein isolate(common)Bitter bottle gourd(common)Black rice(common)CaHMB(common)Caffeine(common)Calcium beta- hydroxy-beta- methylbutyrate(common)Camellia sinensis(common)Cane sugar(common)Casein(common)Casein hydrolysate(common)Chia(common)Chia protein concentrate(common)Chia protein isolate(common)Chick-pea(common)+266 more
Common Quantities in Licensed Products
1050 mg22 licensed products
126 mg16 licensed products
52.5 milligrams13 licensed products
363 mg10 licensed products
1 milligrams9 licensed products
52.5 mg9 licensed products
500 mg8 licensed products
76 milligrams7 licensed products
250 milligrams7 licensed products
125 mg6 licensed products
Related Ingredients
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