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The effect of beta-alanine supplementation on neuromuscular fatigue in elderly (55–92 Years): a double-blind randomized study

Jeffrey R Stout1 Department of Health and Exercise ScienceUniversity of OklahomaNormanOKUSACorrespondence[email protected]
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B Sue Graves2 Department of Exercise Science and Health PromotionFlorida Atlantic UniversityDavieFLUSA
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Abbie E Smith1 Department of Health and Exercise ScienceUniversity of OklahomaNormanOKUSA
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Michael J Hartman2 Department of Exercise Science and Health PromotionFlorida Atlantic UniversityDavieFLUSA
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Joel T Cramer1 Department of Health and Exercise ScienceUniversity of OklahomaNormanOKUSA
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Travis W Beck1 Department of Health and Exercise ScienceUniversity of OklahomaNormanOKUSA
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Roger C Harris3 School of Sport Exercise and Health SciencesUniversity of ChichesterChichesterWest SussexUK
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