6d Sports Nutrition Sodium Bicarbonate

6d Sports Nutrition Sodium Bicarbonate contains sodium bicarbonate, which stimulates the transport of lactate from muscle cells and thus has a performance-enhancing effect.

During short, high-intensity exercise, muscles primarily use sugar for energy. Muscle glycogen is converted into lactic acid, which is then converted into lactate and protons (H+). These protons cause hyperacidity, especially in the muscles. This is the main cause of fatigue in short, intense exercise (30 seconds to 5 minutes).

However, the body has its own protective mechanism in the form of a buffer. The more these buffers are available to the body, the more lactic acid can be produced during training without over-acidifying the muscles. In fact, acidification occurs only when the rate of proton formation exceeds the buffering capacity. The resulting protons are no longer neutralized, and the acidity of the muscles and blood increases. This can lead to fatigue and a drop in performance. Buffering capacity can be increased through exercise and altitude training or through the use of sodium bicarbonate.

Sodium bicarbonate is an alkaline salt that increases the concentration of bicarbonate (HCO3-) in the body when consumed in large enough amounts. This makes the blood more alkaline and less acidic. This stimulates the transport of lactate from the muscle cells. Numerous scientific studies show that high-dose oral sodium bicarbonate can improve performance during short, high-intensity workouts of 30 seconds to 5 minutes. This applies in particular to competitive swimming, sprints, middle-distance running in athletics, cycling and rowing. In addition, oral sodium bicarbonate has been shown to accelerate the restoration of acidic balance in the body after brief bouts of intense exercise.

The classic application protocol is 0.3 to 0.4 grams of sodium bicarbonate per kg of body weight in the last 1 to 2 hours before training. This corresponds to a dose of 18 to 32 grams for a body weight of 60 to 80 kg. Such a high dose causes severe digestive problems due to excess salt (sodium) intake. However, recent research suggests that consuming sodium bicarbonate for an extended period before exercise can reduce these digestive problems.

Suggested use:

Aim for a total intake of 0.3 to 0.4 grams of 6d SODIUM BICARBONATE per kilogram of body weight. This corresponds to 16 (0.3 g/kg, 60-kg person) to 28 (0.4 g/kg, 80-kg person) capsules 2 to 8 hours before the start of the effort. You can use the classic loading protocol if you experience minor or no gastrointestinal complaints.

Take all capsules during the 90 to 120 minutes prior to the start of the competition. If you are sensitive to gastrointestinal complaints, take the capsules gradually over 6 to 8 hours. Take most capsules with one or more meals (5-10 capsules) and smaller doses (2-3 capsules) in between, possibly with a small snack.

The very high concentration of sodium in 6d SODIUM BICARBONATE greatly increases the risk of gastrointestinal complaints. To reduce this risk, it is strongly recommended that the capsules be taken with enough water. Keep in mind that taking sodium and water in high doses can increase your body weight which, in turn, can negatively affect performance.

Ingredients:

1125 mg sodium bicarbonate, (capsule ingredient: hydroxypropyl methylcellulose).