Does sodium citrate cause the same ergogenic effect as sodium bicarbonate on swimming performance?
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| Year of publication | 2018 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Journal of Human Kinetics |
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| Web | http://www.johk.pl/files/10078-65-2018-v65-2018-09.pdf |
| Doi | http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/hukin-2018-0022 |
| Keywords | dietary supplements; ergogenic aid; performance; nutrition |
| Description | The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of ingesting sodium bicarbonate (SB) and sodium citrate (SC) on 400 m high-intensity swimming performance and blood responses. Blood pH, HCO3-, BE were significantly elevated from before loading to the pre-test (60 min post-ingestion) after SB ingestion, but not after SC ingestion. Performance times were improved by 0.6 % after supplementation of SB over placebo in 5 out of 6 participants (responders). In contrast, ingestion of SC decreased performance by 0.2% (p > 0.05). Monitoring the magnitude of the time-to-peak level rise in alkalosis may be recommended in order to individualize the loading time accordingly before the commencement of exercise. |
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