topicSodium Bicarbonate Exercise Performance Meta-Analysis
claimBackground Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) often experience a decline in muscle mass and metabolic disturbances, which may increase the risk of cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality.
evidence level1
citationLeng S (2026)
sourceEffects of sodium bicarbonate, cholecalciferol, and protein supplementation interventions on muscle mass and metabolic disturbances in patients with chronic kidney disease: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.
topicSodium Bicarbonate Exercise Performance Meta-Analysis
claimSodium bicarbonate, cholecalciferol, and protein supplementation are commonly used pharmacological and nutritional interventions; however, systematic evidence comparing their effects on muscle mass, metabolic status, and related outcomes in CKD patients remains lacking.
evidence level1
citationLeng S (2026)
sourceEffects of sodium bicarbonate, cholecalciferol, and protein supplementation interventions on muscle mass and metabolic disturbances in patients with chronic kidney disease: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.
topicSodium Bicarbonate Exercise Performance Meta-Analysis
claimConclusion Sodium bicarbonate and cholecalciferol may have potential advantages in improving serum albumin and increasing muscle mass, respectively.
evidence level1
citationLeng S (2026)
sourceEffects of sodium bicarbonate, cholecalciferol, and protein supplementation interventions on muscle mass and metabolic disturbances in patients with chronic kidney disease: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.
topicSodium Bicarbonate Exercise Performance Meta-Analysis
claimBackground A growing body of evidence supports the use of supplements to enhance cycling performance through both direct and indirect mechanisms.
evidence level3
citationRowland A (2026)
sourceA comprehensive review of the physiology and evidence base to guide the use of ergogenic and medical supplements for enhanced cycling performance.
topicSodium Bicarbonate Exercise Performance Meta-Analysis
claimEvidence-based options for cyclists include calcium, cherry juice, collagen, curcumin, iron, multivitamins, omega-3 fatty acids, pickle juice, probiotics, protein, vitamin C, vitamin D and zinc.
evidence level3
citationRowland A (2026)
sourceA comprehensive review of the physiology and evidence base to guide the use of ergogenic and medical supplements for enhanced cycling performance.
topicSodium Bicarbonate Exercise Performance Meta-Analysis
claimEach contribute to either improved recovery, immune support or long-term physiological adaptation.
evidence level3
citationRowland A (2026)
sourceA comprehensive review of the physiology and evidence base to guide the use of ergogenic and medical supplements for enhanced cycling performance.
topicSodium Bicarbonate Exercise Performance Meta-Analysis
claimMethods This review was informed by a structured literature search conducted in PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science for peer-reviewed studies published up to May 2025.
evidence level3
citationRowland A (2026)
sourceA comprehensive review of the physiology and evidence base to guide the use of ergogenic and medical supplements for enhanced cycling performance.