Learning & education: Sodium Bicarbonate
This article looks at how sodium bicarbonate affects fluid balance, why it matters in health and disease, and what mechanistic factors underpin its buffering action with the movement and retention of fluid and electrolytes.
Even when hydration is on point, performance can still fall apart once muscle acidity rises and fatigue sets in. This article looks beyond fluids and electrolytes to explore what’s happening inside working muscle during intense exercise. It explains how sodium bicarbonate may help buffer acid buildup, support sustained power, and why it’s gaining attention in modern hydration formulas.