Sodium Bicarbonate

Sodium Bicarbonate

Description

Sodium bicarbonate is a substance that can buffer acids formed in the body. When athletes exercise, they make acids as part of the breakdown of sugars and fats in muscle. These acids can reduce muscle efficiency and result in poorer performance. Athletes can use sodium bicarbonate to protect muscles from the acids they produce and improve performance times in some running events.

Why athletes use it

Athletes use sodium bicarbonate to improve performance in some running events. It is not effective for short sprints or for exercise lasting longer than about 7 minutes.

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Jul 18, 2016 | Posted by admin in SPORT MEDICINE | Comments Off

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