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Ergogenic Evidence Tier B Sodium Bicarbonate Buffer

Ergogenic evidence tier B sodium bicarbonate buffer uses roughly zero point two to zero point three grams per kilogram before hard intervals to delay acidosis in one to seven minute efforts.

Ergogenic evidence tier B sodium bicarbonate buffer uses roughly zero point two to zero point three grams per kilogram before hard intervals to delay acidosis in one to seven minute efforts. GI distress is frequent—trial low dose with food, never race-day first try.

Not a daily health supplement. Hypertension and kidney issues need clinician gate.

Common questions

  • Does sodium bicarbonate improve intervals?

    It can help one to seven minute hard efforts by buffering acidosis, but GI side effects are common—practice doses before racing.

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