Hilton, N., Leach, N., Sparks, S.A., Gough, L., Deb, S., Craig, M. and McNaughton, L. 2019. A novel ingestion strategy for sodium bicarbonate supplementation in a delayed-release form: a randomised crossover study in trained males. Sports Medicine - open. 5 (4). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40798-019-0177-0
| Title | A novel ingestion strategy for sodium bicarbonate supplementation in a delayed-release form: a randomised crossover study in trained males |
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| Type | Journal article |
| Authors | Hilton, N. |
| Leach, N. | |
| Sparks, S.A. | |
| Gough, L. | |
| Deb, S. | |
| Craig, M. | |
| McNaughton, L. | |
| Abstract | Background: Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) is a well-established nutritional ergogenic aid, though gastrointestinal (GI) distress is a common side-effect. Delayed-release NaHCO3 may alleviate GI symptoms and enhance bicarbonate bioavailability following oral ingestion, although this has yet to be confirmed. Methods: In a randomised crossover design, pharmacokinetic responses and acid-base status were compared following two forms of NaHCO3, as were GI symptoms. Twelve trained healthy males (mean ± SD: age 25.8 ± 4.5 y; maximal oxygen uptake ("V" ̇O2max) 58.9 ± 10.9 mL∙kg∙min–1; height 1.8 ± 0.1 m; body mass 82.3 ± 11.1 kg; fat-free mass 72.3 ± 10.0 kg) underwent a control (CON) condition and two experimental conditions: 300 mg∙kg–1 body mass NaHCO3 ingested as an aqueous solution (SOL) and encased in delayed-release capsules (CAP). Blood bicarbonate concentration, pH and base excess (BE) were measured in all conditions over 180 min, as were subjective GI symptom scores. Results: Incidences of GI symptoms and overall severity were significantly lower (mean difference = 45.1%, P < 0.0005 and 47.5%, P < 0.0005 for incidences and severity, respectively) with the CAP than with the SOL. Symptoms displayed increases at 40 to 80 min post-ingestion with the SOL that were negated with CAP (P < 0.05). Time to reach peak bicarbonate concentration, pH and BE were significantly longer with CAP than with the SOL. Conclusions: In summary, CAP can mitigate GI symptoms induced with SOL and should be ingested earlier to induce similar acid-base changes. Furthermore, CAP may be more ergogenic in those who experience severe GI distress with SOL, although this warrants further investigation. |
| Keywords | acid-base balance, extracellular buffer, bioavailability, exercise-induced fatigue |
| Journal | Sports Medicine - open |
| Journal citation | 5 (4) |
| ISSN | 2199-1170 |
| Year | 2019 |
| Publisher | Springer |
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| Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40798-019-0177-0 |
| Publication dates | |
| Published | 24 Jan 2019 |
| License | CC BY 4.0 |