topicSodium Bicarbonate Sprint Performance Meta-Analysis
claimMethodological quality was assessed using the Cochrane RoB 2.0 tool, and the certainty of evidence was evaluated via the GRADE framework.
evidence level1
citationLiang W (2026)
sourceNo ergogeniceffect of β-alanine on repeated sprint ability: a systematic review and multilevel meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
topicSodium Bicarbonate Sprint Performance Meta-Analysis
claimConclusion In conclusion, chronic β-alanine supplementation does not provide a clear improvement in total work capacity, maximal anaerobic power, or fatigue resistance during repeated sprinting.
evidence level1
citationLiang W (2026)
sourceNo ergogeniceffect of β-alanine on repeated sprint ability: a systematic review and multilevel meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
topicSodium Bicarbonate Sprint Performance Meta-Analysis
claimObjective Chronic beta-alanine supplementation is a prevalent nutritional strategy to augment intracellular buffering capacity via elevated muscle carnosine.
evidence level1
citationLiang W (2026)
sourceNo ergogeniceffect of β-alanine on repeated sprint ability: a systematic review and multilevel meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
topicSodium Bicarbonate Sprint Performance Meta-Analysis
claimWhile its ergogenic efficacy in continuous, high-intensity exercise is established, its impact on repeated sprint ability (RSA)-governed by extremely brief work bouts and phosphocreatine (PCr) kinetics-remains equivocal.
evidence level1
citationLiang W (2026)
sourceNo ergogeniceffect of β-alanine on repeated sprint ability: a systematic review and multilevel meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
topicSodium Bicarbonate Sprint 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 Sprint 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 Sprint 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 Sprint 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.