The Claim
Sodium bicarbonate supplementation at 0.2 g/kg body weight, administered after a carbohydrate-rich meal, has no significant effect on gastrointestinal symptom scores during repeated sprinting in 40°C heat among recreationally endurance-trained adults.
What the research says
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Taking sodium bicarbonate at 0.2 grams per kilogram of body weight after a carbohydrate-rich meal does not increase gastrointestinal symptoms during repeated sprints in 40°C heat in adults with recreational endurance training.
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Sodium bicarbonate supplementation at 0.2 g/kg body weight does not significantly alter gastrointestinal symptom scores during repeated sprints in 40°C heat among recreationally endurance-trained adults, suggesting that when taken after a carbohydrate-rich meal, it does not worsen GI distress under these conditions.
When sodium bicarbonate is taken after a meal, it enters the bloodstream and neutralizes acid buildup from intense exercise, which helps muscles work harder without damaging the gut lining, even in hot conditions.
What the research says
1 studyThe study found that taking sodium bicarbonate didn’t make athletes’ guts more damaged during hard exercise in hot weather, even though it helped them perform better. So, it probably didn’t make stomach cramps or bloating worse.
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