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You have seen carnosine on supplement shelves, anti-aging skincare labels, and sports nutrition forums. The pitch is appealing: a naturally occurring dipeptide that buffers muscle acid during exercise, scavenges damaging glycation products, and slows cellular aging. But if you have ever swallowed a carnosine capsule and wondered whether any of it actually reached your muscles

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