Beta-alanine: take 3.2 to 6.4 g a day, split into doses of 0.8 to 1.6 g with meals. Take it daily, rest days included, for at least four weeks. Timing around your workout does not matter. Total intake over weeks is what counts.
Tip: take a multivitamin with a meal that contains some fat. Vitamins A, D, E and K absorb better that way. Check the label for iron if you are a man or postmenopausal. Full profile has more detail.
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Take 3 to 5 g of creatine monohydrate daily. Time of day matters far less than consistency, so pick a time you will remember. Taking it with a meal is a sensible default.
Chondroitin tip: studies typically use 800 to 1,200 mg of chondroitin sulfate daily, often split into two doses. Give it 2 to 3 months before judging. Check with your pharmacist if you take warfarin. Full profile below.