The Science Behind LactiGo
51 patents. 3,300+ peer-reviewed studies.* Published elite sport trials. This is not a supplement trend.
United States
Patent Office
No. 10,973,868
51
worldwide patents
Patented topical delivery
LactiGo holds U.S. Patent No. 10,973,868 — one of 51 patents worldwide covering its proprietary topical carnosine delivery technology. This is not a claim you see on typical supplements.
The patent protects the specific carrier system that allows carnosine to penetrate skin and reach muscle tissue directly. Without this patent-protected formulation, carnosine cannot effectively reach muscle tissue through the skin — which is why no comparable product exists.
Published studies
The research behind LactiGo spans elite sport, comparative physiology, dermatology, and patent law. Click any card to read the full study details.
* The "3,300+ peer-reviewed studies" figure refers to the broader published scientific literature on carnosine and beta-alanine as compounds — not studies specific to LactiGo. The four studies below are specifically relevant to LactiGo or topical carnosine delivery.
A placebo-controlled trial with 7 world-class rugby sevens athletes (including All Blacks Sevens) tested topical carnosine gel across a 12-sprint cycle ergometer protocol. Peak power output improved by 5–10% in three of the twelve sprints.
Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 2025 · Beaven et al. · PMID: 40859880
Research involving elite professional football players linked elevated carnosine status with superior high-intensity sprint performance and lower perceived exertion across match simulations.
Institute for Human Kinetics · Academic Research · academia.edu/26227403
Published in Comparative Exercise Physiology, this research confirmed carnosine's critical role in equine muscle pH buffering and validated topical delivery pathways in horses.
Comparative Exercise Physiology, Vol. 17, Issue 5 · Brill Publishers · brill.com
This MDPI study used validated skin diffusion methodology to confirm that carnosine penetrates human skin at therapeutically relevant concentrations — directly validating the LactiGo delivery mechanism.
Cosmetics 2018, 5(4), 67 · MDPI Open Access · DOI: 10.3390/cosmetics5040067
How topical delivery works
Apply LactiGo to thin-skin areas: neck, underarms, groin, lower back, feet — where blood vessels sit close to the surface.
The patented carrier system drives carnosine through the outer skin barrier — confirmed by MDPI skin diffusion research.
Carnosine moves through the dermis into the bloodstream — bypassing the gastrointestinal destruction that kills oral carnosine.
Carnosine is delivered directly to muscle fibres. Detectable within 60 minutes. Saturates over 2–3 days.
Oral vs topical gel
| Feature | Oral Supplement | LactiGo Topical Gel |
|---|---|---|
| Survives digestion | ✗ Destroyed by carnosinase | ✓ Bypasses GI entirely |
| Reaches muscle tissue | ✗ Less than 5% | ✓ Delivered directly |
| Builds tissue reserves | ✗ Cannot accumulate | ✓ Saturates over 2–3 days |
| Time to action | ✗ 1–2 hours, mostly wasted | ✓ Detectable in 60 minutes |
| Patent protection | ✗ No | ✓ 51 worldwide patents |
| Published trials | ✗ Generic ingredient only | ✓ Specific formulation tested |
Research Sources & Attribution
All studies referenced on this website are publicly available peer-reviewed publications or registered patents. Full citations are listed below.
1 — Rugby Sevens / All Blacks Sevens Trial
Topical carnosine gel improves intermittent high-intensity exercise performance in world-class rugby sevens players
Beaven CM, James C, McMaster DT, Brockelbank N.
Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 2025.
DOI: 10.1080/15502783.2025.2550311 · PMID: 40859880
2 — Football / AC Milan Performance Research
Carnosine & elite football performance — Institute for Human Kinetics
Institute for Human Kinetics · Academic Research Publication.
Available via Academia.edu
3 — Equine Exercise Physiology
Carnosine in sport horse exercise metabolism & topical delivery pathways
Comparative Exercise Physiology, Vol. 17, Issue 5. Brill Publishers.
View on Brill Publishers →4 — Topical Skin Penetration Study
Skin modelling & topical carnosine skin penetration confirmed
Cosmetics 2018, 5(4), 67. MDPI Open Access.
DOI: 10.3390/cosmetics5040067
5 — Patent
U.S. Patent No. 10,973,868 — Transdermal Carnosine Delivery System
United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). LactiGo Inc.
One of 51 patents worldwide covering this delivery technology.
* The "3,300+ peer-reviewed studies" figure refers to the broader published scientific literature on carnosine and beta-alanine as biochemical compounds. This figure is drawn from database searches across PubMed, Scopus, and related repositories. The four studies above are specifically relevant to LactiGo's delivery mechanism or direct product trials. Product-specific claims about topical delivery are based on those four sources.