Compound library / Longevity / Anti-aging

Carnosine

Naturally occurring dipeptide (beta-alanine + histidine) found in muscle and brain, explored for anti-glycation, antioxidant, and anti-aging effects. Also involved in intracellular pH buffering during high-intensity exercise.

CategoryLongevity / Anti-aging
Typical routeOral
Half-life~Not well characterized; carnosinase activity limits plasma levels
Common dose range500-2000 mg/day
Typical cycle lengthOngoing

BioHack Track models Carnosine at a half-life of 1 hours, so every dose you log is decayed against that curve and the app shows what is still circulating — not just what you typed.

Reconstitution

Oral capsule; no reconstitution needed.

Storage

Store at room temperature.

Cautions

Generally well tolerated. High serum carnosinase activity in humans limits plasma bioavailability — some researchers combine it with carnosinase inhibitors or use beta-alanine separately.

Track Carnosine in BioHack Track. Half-life, dose range and route come pre-filled from this library — log a dose and the app counts your vial down, models what is in your system, and puts it on the same chart as your labs and body composition.

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Look up the research

These open a search of each database for Carnosine — they are not citations, and nothing here is evidence for any particular dose. The same links are in the app.

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