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Sodium Bicarbonate for Endurance Athletes: Is It Worth It?
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Elite athletes are using sodium bicarbonate—ordinary baking soda—to improve performance. Research suggests it can provide an advantage during certain high-intensity efforts. But does that benefit translate to everyday endurance athletes, and what are you giving up to get it?
In this episode, Coach Justin and Coach Katie examine the science behind sodium bicarbonate supplementation, its potential benefits for runners, cyclists, and triathletes, and the costs and side effects that rarely make it into promotional videos. They also challenge a bigger question: When does chasing…
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