topicSodium Bicarbonate Sprint Performance Randomized Trial
claimLactate concentrations increased from pre- to post-exercise in both groups (both p p p = 0.012; PLA: p = 0.008).
evidence level2
citationCouce B (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 Sprint Performance Randomized Trial
claimConclusions Acute SB ingestion at 0.3 g/kg did not result in detectable improvements in performance or fatigue markers during rugby-specific high-intensity training and was associated with a greater incidence of GI discomfort; however, the study was underpowered to detect small between-group differences.
evidence level2
citationCouce B (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 Sprint Performance Randomized Trial
claimBackground Sodium bicarbonate (SB) supplementation can enhance performance in short, high-intensity movements.
evidence level2
citationCouce B (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 Sprint Performance Randomized Trial
claimHowever, its effectiveness in team sports such as rugby remains insufficiently explored.
evidence level2
citationCouce B (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 Sprint Performance Randomized Trial
claimThis scoping review aimed to map the current evidence regarding the effects of creatine supplementation on performance, recovery-related outcomes, and body composition in endurance and mixed-sport contexts.
evidence level3
citationWesołowski I (2026)
sourceCreatine Supplementation in Endurance and Mixed-Sport Contexts: A Scoping Review of Performance, Recovery, and Body Composition.
topicSodium Bicarbonate Sprint Performance Randomized Trial
claimResults : Creatine supplementation was most often associated with reported favorable changes in repeated-sprint performance and high-intensity power output, particularly during intermittent, sprint-based, or power-endurance tasks.
evidence level3
citationWesołowski I (2026)
sourceCreatine Supplementation in Endurance and Mixed-Sport Contexts: A Scoping Review of Performance, Recovery, and Body Composition.
topicSodium Bicarbonate Sprint Performance Randomized Trial
claimSmall increases in total body mass were commonly observed, while evidence regarding fat-free mass and aerobic outcomes remained limited or inconsistent.
evidence level3
citationWesołowski I (2026)
sourceCreatine Supplementation in Endurance and Mixed-Sport Contexts: A Scoping Review of Performance, Recovery, and Body Composition.
topicSodium Bicarbonate Sprint Performance Randomized Trial
claimBackground/Objectives : Although creatine monohydrate is widely recognized as an effective ergogenic aid in strength and power sports, its role in endurance and mixed-sport disciplines remains less clearly established.
evidence level3
citationWesołowski I (2026)
sourceCreatine Supplementation in Endurance and Mixed-Sport Contexts: A Scoping Review of Performance, Recovery, and Body Composition.