Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Bicarbonate

Sodium bicarbonate is a crystalline, water-soluble mixture that is used for many purposes. Through studies, it was discovered that supplementation with this substance before training can increase the extracellular concentration and thus raise the blood pH, which results in longer activity. Muscle fatigue has numerous causes, but studies have proven the action of bicarbonate against this nuisance.

  • Origin: Synthetic
  • Source: Synthetic
  • Type: Mineral
  • Age Range: Adults
  • Toxicity: May be toxic in high doses
  • Outcomes: Muscle Health, Fatigue Prevention

What are Sodium Bicarbonate benefits?

Sodium Bicarbonate is easily found in supermarkets as a white powder for a variety of purposes, as a supplement it helps to lower the acidity levels of muscle cells, which restores the pH. This can cause improved physical activity and reduced fatigue, which has led many athletes to invest in this nutraceutical as a promising substance. Research shows that the use of Bicarbonate has proven useful during interval training, where there is a change in intensity between activities. This supplement has prevented a drop in performance, keeping the athlete with the same vigor as at the beginning of the movement. If you want to know more about this nutraceutical and others that can help your physical activity and other areas of health, check out our test and in just 3 steps, discover the ideal supplements for your needs!

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Muscle Health Sodium Bicarbonate and Muscle Health

The muscles are responsible for body movement, stabilization, regulation of organs, substance transportation and production of heat in addition to being strongly associated with the circulatory and nervous systems. Muscle quality is essential for well being. Supplements that help keep muscles healthy are related to different factors, such as glucose and insulin regulation, protein synthesis, energy metabolism, and others.
  • Fatigue Prevention

    Fatigue is characterized by a reduction in mental energy. It can also appear as acute and/or chronic fatigue. Acute fatigue is due to excessive mentally demanding work. Chronic fatigue is multifactorial, influenced by insomnia, stress, anxiety, depression, causing tiredness and constant lack of motivation. The substances indicated for fatigue help to improve sleep and mood problems as they are neuroprotective, affecting neurological function.

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Dolutegravir, Infigratinib, Selpercatinib, Sotorasib, Atorvastatin, Cerivastatin, Leflunomide, Lomitapide, Lovastatin, Mipomersen, Pexidartinib, Pitavastatin, Rosuvastatin, Simvastatin, Teriflunomide, Acetaminophen

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Sodium bicarbonate is a crystalline, water-soluble mixture that is used for many purposes. Through studies, it was discovered that supplementation with this substance before training can increase the extracellular concentration and thus raise the blood pH, which results in longer activity. Muscle fatigue has numerous causes, but studies have proven the action of bicarbonate against this nuisance.