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Sodium Bicarbonate

Sodium bicarbonate is baking soda, an alkaline salt of sodium used in cooking, as an antacid and in sports research.

Also listed as Baking Soda, Bicarb, Bicarbonate

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Powder or tablets?

Medicinal sodium bicarbonate comes as powder or tablets. Follow the product directions and the prescriber’s instructions for the specific use. 1

What amounts were researched in sport?

The ISSN review identifies 0.3 g/kg body weight as the most studied single dose. Higher doses of 0.4–0.5 g/kg cause more side effects without a clear extra benefit. These are research protocols, not an individual recommendation. 2

Why does timing matter?

The sports review discusses taking it with a carbohydrate-rich meal or allowing about three hours before exercise to reduce digestive problems. Such strategies do not guarantee tolerance. 2

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