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Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda)

Performance · Evidence: Moderate · Importance: Optional

A buffering agent that can improve high-intensity performance lasting ~1–10 minutes.

Educational only — not medical advice. BodEvo summarizes research cautiously and labels estimates as estimates. Talk to a physician or registered dietitian before starting any supplement, diet, or training program.

What the evidence says

Reasonable evidence for short high-intensity performance; GI tolerance is the main limiter.

Typical dose & timing

Dose: Studied around 0.2–0.3 g/kg; GI distress is common — many use enteric-coated forms and trial it in training.

Timing: ~60–150 min before high-intensity efforts.

Role in a stack

Buffer for short, intense, repeated efforts.

Redundancy check: Overlaps with beta-alanine (different buffering mechanism).

Cautions & safety

Frequently causes GI upset/bloating; high sodium load. Always trial before competition.

GI distress and sodium load; not for those needing to limit sodium. Educational only — not medical advice.

Best for

repeated sprints · high-intensity intervals · combat sports

Use it in the app: open the Supplement Library and Stack Builder — free, local-first, no account required.