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E232 - Sodium Bicarb for Athletes

E232 - Sodium Bicarb for Athletes

Update: 2025-11-27
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Dietitians Aidan Muir and Torwen Eerkens unpack the role of bicarbonate soda as a supplement for athletic performance. They explore the mechanism, types of exercise which see a benefit, percentage improvement, risks and practical recommendations for incorporating bicarb your regime.  
 
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(00:53 ) - Mechanism for Athletes
(1:50 ) - Types of Exercise 
(2:52 ) - Dosage & How to Take
(3:53 ) - What Are the Risks? 
(5:25 ) - Practical Recommendations for Navigating Risks
(6:21 ) - Research on Running and Endurance Events 
(8:18 ) - Research on Strength Performance
(8:56 ) - Bicarb vs Beta Alanine
(10:07 ) - When Do We Recommend This in Practice?

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Aidan Muir @aidan_the_dietitian
Tyler Brooks @lift_dietetics
Hanah Mills @hanahmills
Samantha Staines @nourished.by.sammy
Monica Cvoro @fuellingperformance
Josh Wernham @josh_does_health
Katelyn Bowden @katelynbowden_dietitian
Sophie Andrew @soph.dietitian
Torwen Eerkens @fullyfuelled_
Bella Murdoch @enrichnutrition
Anna McKay-Lowndes @am.dietitian
Keaan Van Venrooij @fueld.by.keaan 

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E232 - Sodium Bicarb for Athletes

E232 - Sodium Bicarb for Athletes

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