Sodium Bicarbonate

Aim for a total intake of 0.3 to 0.4 grams of 6d Sodium Bicarbonate per kilogram of body weight. This corresponds to 16 (0.3 g/kg, 60-kg person) to 28 (0.4 g/kg, 80-kg person) capsules 2 to 8 hours before the start of the effort. You can use the classic loading protocol if you experience minor or no gastrointestinal complaints. Take all capsules during the 90 to 120 minutes prior to the start of the competition. If you are sensitive to gastrointestinal complaints, take the capsules gradually over 6 to 8 hours. Take most capsules with one or more meals (5-10 capsules) and smaller doses (2-3 capsules) in between, possibly with a small snack. The very high concentration of sodium in 6d Sodium Bicarbonate greatly increases the risk of gastrointestinal complaints. To reduce this risk, it is strongly recommended that the capsules be taken with enough water. Keep in mind that taking sodium and water in high doses can increase your body weight which, in turn, can negatively affect performance.