Bicarbonate Attenuates Arterial Desaturation During Maximal Exercise In Humans
| Effect | Increase |
| Trial Design | Double blind |
| Trial Length | 24 hours |
| Number of Subjects | 5 |
| Sex | Male |
| Age Range | 18-29 |
| Body Types | Trained, Average |
Supplementation of sodium bicarbonate to elite rowers was able to promote performance on a 2000m sprint by 1.8%, which was associated with an increase in blood lactate and reduction in both the rate of perceived exertion and preservation of oxygenation levels.
