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Sodium bicarbonate
200 enteric capsules of 1200 mg
5,0/5 4 ratings
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Customer reviews
Reviews were written in Polish and translated into English.
Tested before IRONMAN Gdynia, podium delivered, I think that is the best recommendation. With large doses of bicarbonate there is always a risk of stomach trouble, especially at the high intensity of a race. The enteric capsule form practically removes that risk, and 1,2 g of the supplement per capsule, compared with the standard 1 g from other producers, cuts the number of capsules you have to get down, nothing but upsides
Łukasz Kałdowski· verified purchase
I came across this product a bit by chance on Allegro. I had heard about baking soda for hard sessions before, but I never felt like messing about with measuring powder and drinking it in water. Here it is in capsules, so I decided to try it before a Hyrox session. The first time I of course tested it in training, not before a race, because I was worried how my stomach would react. For me it was really fine and, above all, I did not get that typical problem after soda that I was a bit afraid of. In the session itself I had the impression that it was easier to hold the power over the following hard intervals and that I did not fade as quickly. I will not say that I suddenly set a result, but I definitely noticed the difference in an intense session. Now I keep bicarb for the harder sessions and races. A good thing, especially if you train Hyrox and do not want to drink soda dissolved in water.
Gustaw W.
For you if:
- you race efforts from 1 to 7 minutes
- you have several races on one day
- you want a measured dose instead of baking soda from a spoon
Used once before an intense effort lasting from 1 to 7 minutes, in a dose calculated from body mass. An enteric capsule has 1200 mg, so you do not measure the dose with a spoon. There are 200 capsules in a pack.
Check whether sodium bicarbonate suits your training.
We ask the same things a sports dietitian asks at a first consultation.
- what to take, how much and when, for your training
- a schedule of servings and dates for the whole period
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Who it is for
When it makes sense
- You race efforts from 1 to 7 minutes: 400 to 1500 m, rowing, a round of a fight.
- You have several races on one day.
- You want a measured dose instead of baking soda from a spoon.
It makes no sense every day or before a long effort at a steady pace. Make the first attempt in training, not on race day.
How to take it
Serving, timing, method
- How much
Depends on body massBelow you can convert the range of 0,2 to 0,3 g/kg into whole capsules.
- When
120 to 150 min beforeBefore the effort. Test the timing and your tolerance in training.
- How
Split the servingTake it gradually over 30 to 60 min, with a carbohydrate meal and fluid.
An educational calculator for a sports protocol, not an individual recommendation. It does not replace the label or a consultation. Bicarbonate can cause gastrointestinal complaints, so its use requires testing tolerance.
What customers say
How does it work day to day?
5,0/5 4 ratings, 9 reviews
Tested before IRONMAN Gdynia, podium delivered, I think that is the best recommendation. With large doses of bicarbonate there is always a risk of stomach trouble, especially at the high intensity of a race. The enteric capsule form practically removes that risk, and 1,2 g of the supplement per capsule, compared with the standard 1 g from other producers, cuts the number of capsules you have to get down, nothing but upsides
Łukasz Kałdowski· verified purchase
I came across this product a bit by chance on Allegro. I had heard about baking soda for hard sessions before, but I never felt like messing about with measuring powder and drinking it in water. Here it is in capsules, so I decided to try it before a Hyrox session. The first time I of course tested it in training, not before a race, because I was worried how my stomach would react. For me it was really fine and, above all, I did not get that typical problem after soda that I was a bit afraid of. In the session itself I had the impression that it was easier to hold the power over the following hard intervals and that I did not fade as quickly. I will not say that I suddenly set a result, but I definitely noticed the difference in an intense session. Now I keep bicarb for the harder sessions and races. A good thing, especially if you train Hyrox and do not want to drink soda dissolved in water.
Gustaw W.
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So far I have used bicarb twice and I am positively surprised because you can really feel it working. Recently I ran fairly hard intervals, 2 sets of 500, 400, 300, 200, 100 m at a hard pace, starting from 3:10 for 500 m and getting faster. I really felt the acid building up, but I was able to run those intense intervals and hold the pace, so I am positively surprised.
Julia Biłas
I have tested bicarb and I have to say it blew me away. I will definitely take it before a hyrox race. I thought there would be stomach problems but the enteric capsule really works
Igor S
I can see baking soda coming out of its niche in Poland. Good that we have a Polish product in an enteric capsule; it works out much cheaper than a branded one from abroad. Brilliant
Bartek Grzyb
I bought it on a recommendation from ninja Witcher on insta, but I only dared to test it at a race in Warsaw :D great product
Fizjoterapiaitrening
The first time I tested it in training and only later took it to a race. Much more convenient than messing about with soda powder.
Siwiec
I was worried that with that many capsules it would be heavy on the stomach, but for me everything is fine.
Szymon
A good product, specifically for race day.
Filip S.
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The raw material and the batch test
The shell of HPMC and gellan gum moves the release past the stomach. The only ingredient is sodium bicarbonate.
Batch AC-3.2-2602-01 was tested by the accredited J.S. Hamilton Poland laboratory, report 357243/26/GDY. Microorganisms and lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury were checked, the result meets the criterion.
Heavy metal results for this batch: lead 0.029 ± 0.008 mg/kg against a limit of 3.0 mg/kg, arsenic < 0.010 mg/kg, cadmium < 0.0010 mg/kg against a limit of 1.0 mg/kg, mercury < 0.0010 mg/kg against a limit of 0.10 mg/kg. Every result with a limit is within the limit.
| Element | Result in this batch | EU limit |
|---|---|---|
| Lead (Pb) | 0.029 ± 0.008 mg/kg | ≤ 3.0 mg/kg |
| Arsenic (As) | < 0.010 mg/kg | no EU limit |
| Cadmium (Cd) | < 0.0010 mg/kg | ≤ 1.0 mg/kg |
| Mercury (Hg) | < 0.0010 mg/kg | ≤ 0.10 mg/kg |
Microbiology: yeasts and moulds <1.0x10¹ cfu/g, total plate count at 30°C <1.0x10¹ cfu/g, Salmonella, coagulase-positive staphylococci, Escherichia coli and Listeria monocytogenes not detected. Production date 02.03.2026, best before 02.03.2028, report dated 30.04.2026. Metals by PN-EN 15763:2010, accredited test, limits per Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/915. Full scan: report 357243/26/GDY.
The report does not test how well the supplement works.
Ingredients without guesswork
Check your serving.
The table states its basis: a serving or 100 g. %NRV is the nutrient reference value for adults, not an individual recommendation.
What one capsule contains
| Ingredient | per 1 capsule | per 5 capsules |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium bicarbonate | 1200 mg | 6000 mg |
| of which sodium | 329 mg | 1645 mg |
Values from the label, on the basis of one capsule.
Full ingredient list and allergens
Ingredients: sodium bicarbonate, enteric capsule shell: glazing agent hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC), gelling agent gellan gum; anti-caking agent: magnesium salts of fatty acids. Allergens in the recipe: none. Pack: 200 capsules. Label warning: the product may contain milk, soy, peanuts, gluten-containing cereals and eggs.
Sources
- Maughan et al., 2018, the IOC consensus statement on dietary supplements in athletes.IOC consensus statement: dietary supplements and the high-performance athlete. British Journal of Sports Medicine 52:439. DOI
- Grgic et al., 2021, the ISSN position stand on sodium bicarbonate.International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand: sodium bicarbonate and exercise performance. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition 18:61. DOI
- Hadzic et al., 2019, a review of 35 studies on bicarbonate and the duration of effort.The Impact of Sodium Bicarbonate on Performance in Response to Exercise Duration in Athletes: A Systematic Review. Journal of Sports Science and Medicine 18:271. PubMed
- Calvo et al., 2021, a meta-analysis of 17 studies on bicarbonate and metabolism during exercise.Effect of sodium bicarbonate contribution on energy metabolism during exercise: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition 18:11. DOI
- Gurton et al., 2024, a study of repeated sprints in a simulated football match.Oral but Not Topical Sodium Bicarbonate Improves Repeated Sprint Performance During Simulated Soccer Match Play Exercise in Collegiate Athletes. International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism. DOI
The links lead to the publication records (DOI or PubMed).
A food supplement complements your diet. It does not replace varied nutrition or a healthy lifestyle.
Good to know before buying
Have a question?
An enteric shell is designed to release the contents beyond the stomach. That form can affect timing and tolerance, but it does not remove complaints. The properties of a specific product need confirming.More in the guide (in Polish): Wodorowęglan sodu: kapsułka dojelitowa a soda, skutki uboczne, sód i masa ciała
Body mass can shift for a while, among other things with the fluids and sodium you take in. In weight-class sports you have to allow for that. Do not assume the same response in everyone.More in the guide (in Polish): Wodorowęglan sodu: kapsułka dojelitowa a soda, skutki uboczne, sód i masa ciała
No. The sport, tolerance and individual response all matter. The complaints can outweigh any benefit.More in the guide (in Polish): Dla kogo i kiedy: wodorowęglan sodu w planie treningowym
Pick a test session, write down the schedule you used, the result and any digestive symptoms. Only after tolerance proves repeatable should you consider using it in a race. The current product instructions remain the reference point.More in the guide (in Polish): Dla kogo i kiedy: wodorowęglan sodu w planie treningowym
We do not assume that an enteric shell guarantees no interaction. Two different timings for taking bicarbonate before effort are in use: 120 to 150 and 60 to 90 minutes. Before combining the two products, agree the schedule with whoever guides your training.More in the guide (in Polish): Wodorowęglan: łączenie z kofeiną i beta-alaniną, przeliczanie kapsułek z masy ciała, azotany
Show all questions (17)
120 to 150 minutes before the effort is the schedule from the plan, inside the 60 to 180 minute range in the 2021 ISSN position stand. We have not studied the peak concentration after this capsule, so the schedule needs a trial in training first.
The 2021 ISSN position stand describes the effect mainly for intense efforts from about 30 seconds to 12 minutes; the AIS classification points to 1 to 7 minutes. In longer races the case appears only where single intense sections decide the result.
Yes. You can buy every product on its own, without a bundle and without the survey. A bundle is the easier choice when you want the timings written out and the whole plan in one basket.
Amounts and servings come from the product label. Statements about what the ingredients do rest on the list of claims authorised in the European Union, and sports schedules on the publications named next to the sentence. The batch test report covers the tested sample, not how well the product works.
Start at 0.2 g/kg and test your tolerance in training. The 0.25 and 0.3 g/kg levels are there for comparison, not for raising day by day.
A capsule holds 1.2 g. At 0.3 g/kg for 70 kg that is 21 g, while 18 capsules are 21.6 g. The calculator shows 17 capsules, so 20.4 g, because it does not round up.More in the guide (in Polish): Wodorowęglan: łączenie z kofeiną i beta-alaniną, przeliczanie kapsułek z masy ciała, azotany
Yes: nausea, stomach pain, bloating, diarrhoea, vomiting. Splitting the serving over time, a meal and fluid improve tolerance for some people. Test it in training.More in the guide (in Polish): Wodorowęglan sodu: kapsułka dojelitowa a soda, skutki uboczne, sód i masa ciała
In the single-dose protocol the meal is about 1.5 g of carbohydrates and about 10 ml of fluid per kilogram of body mass. Test the amounts beforehand, together with tolerance.
No. This is for selected sessions and races. Set the frequency in your plan, allowing for tolerance and health.More in the guide (in Polish): Dla kogo i kiedy: wodorowęglan sodu w planie treningowym
400 to 500 mg per kilogram a day, in 4 to 5 portions with meals, for 3 to 5 days before the race. That is a separate schedule to discuss with a specialist. The calculator does not cover it.
Test each product on its own first. Several at once blurs the cause of any complaint, and a study of one combination says nothing about the others.More in the guide (in Polish): Wodorowęglan: łączenie z kofeiną i beta-alaniną, przeliczanie kapsułek z masy ciała, azotany
People with kidney or heart disease, high blood pressure, a sodium-restricted diet, and anyone taking medicines. The product delivers a lot of sodium, and salting meals less does not offset it.More in the guide (in Polish): Wodorowęglan sodu: kapsułka dojelitowa a soda, skutki uboczne, sód i masa ciała
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