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Sodium Bicarbonate
Shop on AmazonTaking sodium bicarbonate before training is used as a buffering aid to help delay fatigue caused by exercise-induced acidity. A common practical approach is to use store-bought baking soda, starting with a low dose to reduce the risk of gastric distress and then adjusting as tolerated. The goal is to improve high-intensity performance by helping the body handle acid buildup more effectively.
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“another fantastic example of something you need to take consistently if you want some sort of benefit, um, it needs to be built up in muscle.”
huberman · Dr. Andy Galpin: Optimal Nutrition & Supplementation for Fitness | Huberman Lab Guest Series · Feb 22, 2023 · 1:59:33 · open ↗
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