Ingredient
Sodium Bicarbonate
Research dose
0.2–0.3 g/kg
Evidence: Strong Taken before training: what counts is the amount in the serving you take. The amount scales with bodyweight; product pages use 75 kg unless you change it.
The ISSN position stand: 0.2 g per kg is the minimum single dose and 0.3 g per kg seems optimal, 60–180 minutes before high-intensity exercise lasting about 30 seconds to 12 minutes. Bloating, nausea and stomach pain are its common side effects.
Sources
Grgic J, Pedisic Z, Saunders B, et al. International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand: sodium bicarbonate and exercise performance. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2021;18:61.
Supports the research dose. Where: Abstract, point 4: "0.2 g/kg of sodium bicarbonate seems to be the minimum dose ... The optimal dose ... seems to be 0.3 g/kg". Read the source, checked 9 Oct 2026.
In the pre-workouts we've checked
| Product | Per scoop | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| BSN N.O.-Xplode | In a blend | Hidden in a blend |