December 2024 PMID 39068627

The effect of sodium bicarbonate mini-tablets ingested in a carbohydrate hydrogel system on 40 km cycling time trial performance and metabolism in trained male cyclists.

Eli Spencer Shannon, Amanda Regnier, Ben Dobson, Xiaolin Yang, S Andy Sparks, Lars Robert Mc Naughton

Mentions

38
Peak: 24 in Jul 2024
across 4 sources since Jul 2024

Extended reach

90,322
potential audience

Total likes

132

Video views

408

Mentions per month

Jul 2024 – Oct 2025

Where it's discussed

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  • YouTube2 videos
  • Reddit1 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions reflect a balanced reaction, with many posts highlighting the 1.4% performance boost and noting the study’s relevance for trained cyclists, exemplified by comments on methods and potential benefits. The tone and choice of words, such as 'interesting findings' and 'pleased to see publication,' indicate curiosity and recognition of the study's relevance without overly intense enthusiasm.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the positive effects of sodium bicarbonate on cycling performance, indicating general agreement with the findings.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate curiosity, often referencing the study's methodology or potential implications, suggesting a genuine but cautious interest.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts include personal comments, references to PhD work, and discussions of practical applications, reflecting a reasonable level of engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The coverage highlights the study's significance in sports science and athlete performance, hinting at meaningful influence within this field.

Abstract in brief

  • Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO) ingestion has shown positive effects on performance during high-intensity exercise, but this study focuses on its impact on longer durations, specifically a 40 km time trial for trained cyclists.
  • Fourteen male cyclists ingested NaHCO or a placebo in a controlled experiment, and results indicated that NaHCO not only improved their time by an average of 54 seconds but also enhanced their blood buffering capacity during the trial.
  • The findings suggest that using NaHCO mini-tablets delivered in a carbohydrate hydrogel is an effective strategy for cyclists seeking to boost performance while experiencing minimal gastrointestinal discomfort.

Top posts

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Henrik Wingstrand
@HenWing · X

The effect of sodium bicarbonate mini-tablets ingested in a carbohydrate hydrogel system on 40 km cycling time trial performance and metabolism in trained male cyclists | European Journal of Applied Physiology https://t.co/H5qxMCLD9Q

Jul 29, 2024 · 47 likes · 10 shares · 914 followers View post →
Eli Shannon
@elishannon5 · X

I am pleased that the first study of my PhD has been published in @EJAP_official! “The effect of sodium bicarbonate mini-tablets ingested in a carbohydrate hydrogel system on 40 km cycling time trial performance and metabolism in trained male cyclists” https://t.co/PIXmHh9GVl

Jul 30, 2024 · 17 likes · 1 share · 120 followers View post →
Raúl Celdrán
@NTSAcademia · X

Jul 30, 2024 · 13 likes · 1 share · 3,088 followers View post →
Andy Sparks
@sparks_andy · X

Nice work @elishannon5 and team. New paper in @EJAP_official with super interesting findings. @MaurtenOfficial bicarb system improves 40 km cycling TT performance. https://t.co/Bo6D0Vu78B

Jul 30, 2024 · 12 likes · 4 shares · 1,403 followers View post →
Tadej Debevec
@DebevecTadej · X

The effect of sodium bicarbonate mini-tablets ingested in a carbohydrate hydrogel system on 40 km cycling time trial performance and metabolism in trained male cyclists - ⁦@EJAP_official⁩ https://t.co/DgxzZeO04v

Aug 29, 2024 · 6 likes · 3,843 followers View post →
Malcolm McC ☘️
@InsideTrack7 · X

The effect of sodium bicarbonate mini-tablets ingested in a carbohydrate hydrogel system on 40 km cycling time trial performance and metabolism in trained male cyclists | European Journal of Applied Physiology ⁦@cleans_letsrun⁩ https://t.co/yuN0r26Tt1

Aug 2, 2024 · 5 likes · 2,361 followers View post →

All mentions

Reprogramming Mind
@DSYvon · X

baking soda gave a 1.4 percent boost for cyclists in a 40-kilometer time trial, works out to a gain of roughly a minute over the course of an event lasting an hour. https://t.co/tifJ0dFBRw

Feb 25, 2025 · 906 followers View post →
Greta Compton Dip DH RCSEd aka Gretsky
@Gretsky_Compton · X

RT @stephensmithPN: Here's what I'm reading today: The effect of sodium bicarbonate mini‑tablets ingested in a carbohydrate hydrogel syste…

Jan 26, 2025 · 1 share · 898 followers View post →
Stephen Smith, PhD.
@stephensmithPN · X

Here's what I'm reading today: The effect of sodium bicarbonate mini‑tablets ingested in a carbohydrate hydrogel system on 40 km cycling time trial performance and metabolism in trained male cyclists. @sparks_andy https://t.co/9IEIPG2GKO

Jan 22, 2025 · 4 likes · 1 share · 2,071 followers View post →
Tadej Debevec
@DebevecTadej · X

The effect of sodium bicarbonate mini-tablets ingested in a carbohydrate hydrogel system on 40 km cycling time trial performance and metabolism in trained male cyclists - ⁦@EJAP_official⁩ https://t.co/DgxzZeO04v

Aug 29, 2024 · 6 likes · 3,843 followers View post →
Malcolm McC ☘️
@InsideTrack7 · X

The effect of sodium bicarbonate mini-tablets ingested in a carbohydrate hydrogel system on 40 km cycling time trial performance and metabolism in trained male cyclists | European Journal of Applied Physiology ⁦@cleans_letsrun⁩ https://t.co/yuN0r26Tt1

Aug 2, 2024 · 5 likes · 2,361 followers View post →
FIT_PUMP_
@fit_pump_ · X

RT @tecoughlin: Reference: https://t.co/RpoVf6djXF

Jul 31, 2024 · 1 share · 292 followers View post →
Tom Coughlin
@tecoughlin · X

Reference: https://t.co/RpoVf6djXF

Jul 31, 2024 · 2 likes · 1 share · 4,314 followers View post →
Eli Shannon
@elishannon5 · X

RT @HenWing: The effect of sodium bicarbonate mini-tablets ingested in a carbohydrate hydrogel system on 40 km cycling time trial performan…

Jul 31, 2024 · 10 shares · 120 followers View post →
Ben Dobson
@Ben_dobson98 · X

RT @elishannon5: I am pleased that the first study of my PhD has been published in @EJAP_official! “The effect of sodium bicarbonate min…

Jul 30, 2024 · 1 share · 146 followers View post →
Ben Dobson
@Ben_dobson98 · X

RT @sparks_andy: Nice work @elishannon5 and team. New paper in @EJAP_official with super interesting findings. @MaurtenOfficial bicarb syst…

Jul 30, 2024 · 4 shares · 146 followers View post →
Eli Shannon
@elishannon5 · X

RT @sparks_andy: Nice work @elishannon5 and team. New paper in @EJAP_official with super interesting findings. @MaurtenOfficial bicarb syst…

Jul 30, 2024 · 4 shares · 120 followers View post →
Jérémy gouillon
@jeremygouillon · X

RT @sparks_andy: Nice work @elishannon5 and team. New paper in @EJAP_official with super interesting findings. @MaurtenOfficial bicarb syst…

Jul 30, 2024 · 4 shares · 250 followers View post →
Henrik Wingstrand
@HenWing · X

RT @sparks_andy: Nice work @elishannon5 and team. New paper in @EJAP_official with super interesting findings. @MaurtenOfficial bicarb syst…

Jul 30, 2024 · 4 shares · 914 followers View post →
Andy Sparks
@sparks_andy · X

Nice work @elishannon5 and team. New paper in @EJAP_official with super interesting findings. @MaurtenOfficial bicarb system improves 40 km cycling TT performance. https://t.co/Bo6D0Vu78B

Jul 30, 2024 · 12 likes · 4 shares · 1,403 followers View post →
Eli Shannon
@elishannon5 · X

I am pleased that the first study of my PhD has been published in @EJAP_official! “The effect of sodium bicarbonate mini-tablets ingested in a carbohydrate hydrogel system on 40 km cycling time trial performance and metabolism in trained male cyclists” https://t.co/PIXmHh9GVl

Jul 30, 2024 · 17 likes · 1 share · 120 followers View post →
Om Prakash
@baizalla · X

RT @HenWing: The effect of sodium bicarbonate mini-tablets ingested in a carbohydrate hydrogel system on 40 km cycling time trial performan…

Jul 30, 2024 · 10 shares · 4,000 followers View post →
Daniel Rowland
@dwrowland · X

RT @NTSAcademia:

Jul 30, 2024 · 1 share · 6,520 followers View post →
Daniel Snape, Ph.D.
@snape_daniel · X

RT @HenWing: The effect of sodium bicarbonate mini-tablets ingested in a carbohydrate hydrogel system on 40 km cycling time trial performan…

Jul 30, 2024 · 10 shares · 412 followers View post →
Nick Krontiris
@nick_krontiris · X

The effect of sodium bicarbonate mini-tablets ingested in a carbohydrate hydrogel system on 40 km cycling time trial performance and metabolism in trained male cyclists (open access) https://t.co/6C1cRlTP8j

Jul 30, 2024 · 19,481 followers View post →
Alberto Mazzucchelli
@Mazzucchelli92 · X

https://t.co/aRhEfoK13r

Jul 30, 2024 · 545 followers View post →
Raúl Celdrán
@NTSAcademia · X

Jul 30, 2024 · 13 likes · 1 share · 3,088 followers View post →
Arien Verkade
@ArienVerkade · X

RT @HenWing: The effect of sodium bicarbonate mini-tablets ingested in a carbohydrate hydrogel system on 40 km cycling time trial performan…

Jul 30, 2024 · 10 shares · 837 followers View post →
Jérémy gouillon
@jeremygouillon · X

RT @HenWing: The effect of sodium bicarbonate mini-tablets ingested in a carbohydrate hydrogel system on 40 km cycling time trial performan…

Jul 30, 2024 · 10 shares · 250 followers View post →
Sergio Astiz
@SAstiz · X

RT @HenWing: The effect of sodium bicarbonate mini-tablets ingested in a carbohydrate hydrogel system on 40 km cycling time trial performan…

Jul 29, 2024 · 10 shares · 40 followers View post →
Sprint Science
@spikesonly · X

RT @HenWing: The effect of sodium bicarbonate mini-tablets ingested in a carbohydrate hydrogel system on 40 km cycling time trial performan…

Jul 29, 2024 · 10 shares · 34,055 followers View post →
Adam Isherwood
@AdamIsherwood5 · X

RT @HenWing: The effect of sodium bicarbonate mini-tablets ingested in a carbohydrate hydrogel system on 40 km cycling time trial performan…

Jul 29, 2024 · 10 shares · 314 followers View post →
Gorka Prieto-Bellver
@GPrietoBellver · X

RT @HenWing: The effect of sodium bicarbonate mini-tablets ingested in a carbohydrate hydrogel system on 40 km cycling time trial performan…

Jul 29, 2024 · 10 shares · 1,161 followers View post →
Cristian Llanos-Lagos
@llanoslagos · X

RT @HenWing: The effect of sodium bicarbonate mini-tablets ingested in a carbohydrate hydrogel system on 40 km cycling time trial performan…

Jul 29, 2024 · 10 shares · 47 followers View post →
Henrik Wingstrand
@HenWing · X

The effect of sodium bicarbonate mini-tablets ingested in a carbohydrate hydrogel system on 40 km cycling time trial performance and metabolism in trained male cyclists | European Journal of Applied Physiology https://t.co/H5qxMCLD9Q

Jul 29, 2024 · 47 likes · 10 shares · 914 followers View post →
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