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Baking soda + beta alanine?

EasyEJL

EasyEJL

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I kind of skimmed across something that mentioned baking soda and beta alanine having strong synergistic effects, but now don't remember where I saw it, or how the MOA worked. Anyone have any more info on it?
 
EasyEJL said:
I kind of skimmed across something that mentioned baking soda and beta alanine having strong synergistic effects, but now don't remember where I saw it, or how the MOA worked. Anyone have any more info on it?
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i heard they used to give horses sodium bicarbonate before a race.
 
thebigt said:
i heard they used to give horses sodium bicarbonate before a race.
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Sprinters have been known to do this on occasion. it's called "soda-loading" if i'm not mistaken, and is supposed to buffer lactic acid. I believe there were some pretty severe side effects associated with higher doses though, enough to make it not worth while.

I'm not aware of how a smaller amount would work with BA though.
 
EasyEJL said:
I kind of skimmed across something that mentioned baking soda and beta alanine having strong synergistic effects, but now don't remember where I saw it, or how the MOA worked. Anyone have any more info on it?
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I wouldn't recommend using baking soda, period. The benefits you get out of it are not worth all the side effects and issues caused by it, and definitely not for a recreational athlete.

~Team APPNUT
 
Rosie Chee Scott said:
I wouldn't recommend using baking soda, period. The benefits you get out of it are not worth all the side effects and issues caused by it, and definitely not for a recreational athlete.

~Team APPNUT
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I know someone who uses it as a source of semi-palatable sodium in order to increase blood volume outside of the muscles so it increases blood flow to the brain when he studies.
 
I mix BCAA,Beta Alenine, Sodium Bicarbonate, creatine, aspirin, caffine, ephedra, for some serious pumps PWO
 
I've capped my own creatine + BS before... excellent volumization - this was years ago though, something passed onto my by an 'old timer' who really knew the ins and outs of chemical enhancement.
 
i once mixed baking soda with bulk bcaas... literally tasted like salt water (i was trying to counteract the acidic taste with a base, shoulda known)
 
Robboe said:
Baking soda has ergogenic potential, but high doses can lead to major stomach discomfort.
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If you take it as directed it's great for acid control.

A great natural sports drink recipe is:


•1 liter of water
•½ teaspoon baking soda
•2 tablespoons agave nectar or honey
•½ tablespoon sea salt
 
Added 1.2 g to my pwo, worked alright. nothing to crazy. i think it did help with muscle endurance a little bit. Got a few more reps. No crazy vascularity though.
 
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