topicSodium Bicarbonate Performance Meta-Analysis
claimDose-dependent effects of sodium bicarbonate supplementation combined with sprint interval training on performance adaptations in basketball players: a randomized placebo-controlled trial
evidence level2
citationWang X (2026)
sourceDose-dependent effects of sodium bicarbonate supplementation combined with sprint interval training on performance adaptations in basketball players: a randomized placebo-controlled trial
topicSodium Bicarbonate Performance Meta-Analysis
claim−1 − + −1 −1 −1 1 1 2 4 2 Sodium bicarbonate (SB), commonly known as baking soda, is an extracellular buffering agent with increasing research evidence supporting its use as an ergogenic aid.
evidence level3
citationAntonio Brandi (2026)
sourceCommon questions and misconceptions of sodium bicarbonate as an ergogenic aid: what does the science really show?
topicSodium Bicarbonate Performance Meta-Analysis
claimThese results showed that the acidosis response associated with the exercise task significantly reduced the blood's buffering capacity and its ability to buffer the increase in hydrogen ions (H) associated with lactate accumulation, resultantly limiting the runner's endurance capacity.
evidence level3
citationAntonio Brandi (2026)
sourceCommon questions and misconceptions of sodium bicarbonate as an ergogenic aid: what does the science really show?
topicSodium Bicarbonate Performance Meta-Analysis
claim3 4 5–7 There is robust evidence supporting the ergogenic effects of SB on exercise performance []; however, the potential gastrointestinal symptoms (GIS) associated with the compound likely reduces its usage amongst athletes [].
evidence level3
citationAntonio Brandi (2026)
sourceCommon questions and misconceptions of sodium bicarbonate as an ergogenic aid: what does the science really show?
topicSodium Bicarbonate Performance Meta-Analysis
claimIt is commonly ingested in doses from 0.2 to 0.5 g·kgbody mass (BM) and intended to improve performance that utilizes non-oxidative metabolism.
evidence level3
citationAntonio Brandi (2026)
sourceCommon questions and misconceptions of sodium bicarbonate as an ergogenic aid: what does the science really show?