Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda)
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.