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The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the effects of consuming sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) and to gain insight into the nature of any changes in performance following NaHCO3 supplementation among combat sport athletes. The analysis of the results provides compelling evidence in favor of acute or chronic NaHCO3 supplementation as an ergogenic substance which could have an impact on several aspects of performance in judo [23, 31, 32], taekwondo [17, 20], karate [17, 33] [28, 29], wrestling [18, 19], jiu-jitsu [32] and boxing [16].
Acute or chronic NaHCO3 supplementation is effective in the improvement of several variables of physical performance in combat sports during testing and simulated matches. Enhanced performance resulted in the increased capacity of the glycolytic system. However, the positive effects of its use are most often visible following the onset of fatigue. In addition, the use of NaHCO3 is associated with an increased concentration of lactate in the blood. This systematic review provides data relevant for sports professionals and athletes alike regarding the use of NaHCO3 as a supplement, prior or during training and matches.
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The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the effects of consuming sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) and to gain insight into the nature of any changes in performance following NaHCO3 supplementation among combat sport athletes. The analysis of the results provides compelling evidence in favor of acute or chronic NaHCO3 supplementation as an ergogenic substance which could have an impact on several aspects of performance in judo [23, 31, 32], taekwondo [17, 20], karate [17, 33] [28, 29], wrestling [18, 19], jiu-jitsu [32] and boxing [16].
Acute or chronic NaHCO3 supplementation is effective in the improvement of several variables of physical performance in combat sports during testing and simulated matches. Enhanced performance resulted in the increased capacity of the glycolytic system. However, the positive effects of its use are most often visible following the onset of fatigue. In addition, the use of NaHCO3 is associated with an increased concentration of lactate in the blood. This systematic review provides data relevant for sports professionals and athletes alike regarding the use of NaHCO3 as a supplement, prior or during training and matches.

Effects of Sodium Bicarbonate Supplementation in Martial Arts

Experimental and Applied Biomedical Research (EABR)

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The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the effects of consuming sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) and to gain insight into the nature of any changes in...

Effects of Sodium Bicarbonate Supplementation in Martial Arts

Published Online: Jun 08, 2022

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Received: Feb 04, 2022

Accepted: Apr 01, 2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/sjecr-2022-0016

Keywords
sodium bicarbonate, supplementation, martial arts, physical performance, fatigue, lactate, acidosis. ergogenic effects

© 2022 Goran Dankovic, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Effects of Sodium Bicarbonate Supplementation in Martial Arts

Published Online: Jun 08, 2022

Page range: -

Received: Feb 04, 2022

Accepted: Apr 01, 2022

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/sjecr-2022-0016

Keywordssodium bicarbonate, supplementation, martial arts, physical performance, fatigue, lactate, acidosis. ergogenic effects

© 2022 Goran Dankovic, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Keywords
sodium bicarbonate, supplementation, martial arts, physical performance, fatigue, lactate, acidosis. ergogenic effects