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Published: July 11, 2024, 3 p.m.

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(0:00) Welcome, and Dr. Sparks\u2019 background

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(01:47) Dr. Sparks explaines the latest bicarb research

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(10:24) How you are misunderstanding / misusing sodium bicarbonate

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(15:15) Explained: How sodium bicarbonate makes you faster

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(20:45) Ideal timing for sodium bicarbonate intake

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(21:38) Best type of training and racing for sodium bicarbonate intake

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(31:29) Are pros taking bicarb *during training and racing?!

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(33:51) How to practically ingest bicarb during a race

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(39:27) Co-ingestion (caffeine, creatine, etc.)

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(42:37) Can sodium bicarbonate make you a slower cyclist?

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(49:21) Does sodium bicarbonate raise or lower lactate levels?

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// RESOURCES MENTIONED

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- The Effects of a Carbohydrate Hydrogel System for the Delivery of Bicarbonate Mini-Tablets on Acid\u2013Base Buffering and Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Resting Well-trained Male Cyclists. Gough, Sparks, 2024:\xa0 https://sportsmedicine-open.springeropen.com/counter/pdf/10.1186/s40798-024-00684-x.pdf

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- Nutrition and Supplements in Cycling, 1st Edition:\xa0 https://www.amazon.com/Nutrition-Supplements-Cycling-Lewis-Gough/dp/1032451076

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- Maurten Bicarb System: https://www.maurten.com/products/bicarb\xa0

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