topicSodium Bicarbonate Exercise Performance Randomized Trial
claimEffects of beta-alanine supplementation on exercise performance and related physiological outcomes in women: a systematic review and meta-analysis
evidence level1
citationGu J (2026)
sourceEffects of beta-alanine supplementation on exercise performance and related physiological outcomes in women: a systematic review and meta-analysis
topicSodium Bicarbonate Exercise Performance Randomized Trial
claimSince SB ingestion induces this increased efflux of lactate into the plasma, capillary lactate concentrations may, to some extent, reflect underlying metabolic capacity [].
evidence level2
citationCouce Blanca (2026)
sourceEffects of Sodium Bicarbonate Supplementation on Performance and Gastrointestinal Symptoms During a High-Intensity Training Session in Elite Rugby Players: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
topicSodium Bicarbonate Exercise Performance Randomized Trial
claim4 6 10 11 12 12 13 12 There is ample evidence supporting its positive effect on fatigue reduction in high-intensity, very-short-duration sports (0.5–1.5 min) such as 400 m running, 100 m swimming, 500 m rowing or 1000 m speed skating and also in short-duration sports (5–10 min) like 4000 m cycling, 2000 m rowing or 400–800 m swimming [,].
evidence level2
citationCouce Blanca (2026)
sourceEffects of Sodium Bicarbonate Supplementation on Performance and Gastrointestinal Symptoms During a High-Intensity Training Session in Elite Rugby Players: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
topicSodium Bicarbonate Exercise Performance Randomized Trial
claimThere is little evidence to justify its use in team sports whose activity profile does not exactly match the conditions described above [].
evidence level2
citationCouce Blanca (2026)
sourceEffects of Sodium Bicarbonate Supplementation on Performance and Gastrointestinal Symptoms During a High-Intensity Training Session in Elite Rugby Players: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
topicSodium Bicarbonate Exercise Performance Randomized Trial
claim1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 5 6 8 + − + − + + + 3 3 During high-intensity, short-duration (<10 min) cyclical exercises, glycolytic metabolism (lactic anaerobic effort) predominates as a primary energy pathway, resulting in significant acid–base disturbances characterized by intramuscular and blood acidification, accompanied by marked hyperlactatemia [].
evidence level2
citationCouce Blanca (2026)
sourceEffects of Sodium Bicarbonate Supplementation on Performance and Gastrointestinal Symptoms During a High-Intensity Training Session in Elite Rugby Players: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial