The effect of sodium bicarbonate supplementation on fatigue response and muscle strength in young non-athletic men.

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Assistant Professor of Exercise Physiology, Department of Exercise Physiology, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Iran.

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Aim: The approach of using nutritional supplements to delay fatigue caused by sports activity has always been of interest to athletes and coaches. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of sodium bicarbonate supplementation on fatigue and muscle strength in young men.

Method: In a quasi-experimental design, 10 active men (age 23.3 ± 1.3, height: 175 ± 2.8, weight: 65 ± 2.4 ± 2.6) were selected and assigned to an experimental group. Sodium bicarbonate supplementation was given at a dose of 0.3 g/kg body weight thirty minutes before the test, and a single bench press session was used to measure muscle strength. Blood samples were taken before the test in a fasting state and after the exercise test to calculate lactate.

Results: The results showed that bicarbonate consumption had no effect on lactate levels and power output in muscles (p > 0.05).

Conclusion: Based on the findings of the present study, it seems that long-term sodium bicarbonate loading cannot be effective in short-term activities.

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Research in Exercise Nutrition
Volume 3, Issue 2
July 2024
Pages 41-35

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  • Receive Date: 03 February 2025
  • Revise Date: 19 February 2025
  • Accept Date: 22 February 2025
  • First Publish Date: 22 February 2025

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