Beta-Alanine is an amino acid and occurs naturally as beta amino acid. The dietary source for beta alanine is obtainable by ingesting sources containing dipeptides and this is obtainable in protein rich foods namely pork, chicken, fish and beef. By ingesting such dipeptide only beta alanine is received in plenty. However, besides the dietary source, bodies can as well synthesize the beta alanine in the liver. Beta alanine increases the muscle mass, muscular strength as well as the anaerobic endurance. Alpha alanine is commonly found in meat, plants, eggs, chicken and dairy products, but the beta alanine is not available so conveniently. Beta alanine is also called sometimes as three aminopropionic acid. Beta alanine helps in promoting the high concentrations of intramuscular carnosine and does not support the protein synthesis as well as enzyme production. Beta alanine sustains optimum output in muscle power and in promoting the body weight. It also promotes high energy levels.

Phosphate (Phosphorus) is perhaps one of the most important mineral, which in form of phosphate as an intercellular anion serves a multitude of functions. Not only are phosphates essential for the utilization of most vitamins belonging to the B complex, but they are vital for energy storage and the overall metabolism. But that is not all, phosphate is essential for healthy bones and teeth, calcium with phosphorus are required for them and soft tissues as well. But also body fluids require phosphates for excretion of hydrogen ions through the kidneys. Somewhere around one per cent of the body weight should be phosphorus in some form, therefore it is vital to supply your body with sufficient phosphates through milk, cheese, nuts, peanut butter, peas and other sources, including supplements.

Potassium, a mineral that is quite common in our food. Potassium is needed for proper muscle growth, nervous system and brain function and to help balance the PH of our bodies.

Sodium is part of the extracellular fluid of many multicellular creatures, not least mankind. It is needed for instance in nerve conduction and to balance the acid levels in the body. It is necessary for the functioning of organs such as the liver, intestine and kidneys in their work of ridding the body of toxins However there is an optimum intake. Above this there are problems such as a rise in the blood pressure. Also an excess of salt in the diet will draw fluid out of the cells by the process of osmosis. On the other hand a lack of sodium will lead to too much water in the body the brains cells will actually be flooded.