{"product_id":"bi-carb-soda","title":"Bi-Carb Soda","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSodium Bicarbonate (Bi-Carb Soda) is one of the oldest ergogenic aids in sport — used by elite athletes for over a century to improve high-intensity performance by buffering blood pH during anaerobic exercise. PHYBA Sodium Bicarbonate provides pharmaceutical-grade purity for precise performance dosing.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat Makes It Unique\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhile Beta-Alanine works intracellularly (inside the muscle), Sodium Bicarbonate works extracellularly — buffering the blood to maintain pH and allowing greater hydrogen ion export from contracting muscles. Together, they provide complementary dual buffering capacity. PHYBA's pure single-ingredient format allows exact dosing without the bloat from commercial pre-workouts using subthreshold bi-carb amounts.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGut Considerations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSodium Bicarbonate requires careful dosing strategy to avoid GI distress, which is the primary challenge with this ingredient:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake 0.2–0.3g per kg bodyweight approximately 60–90 minutes before exercise — the sweet spot for peak blood pH elevation with minimised GI symptoms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaking Sodium Bicarbonate with a carbohydrate-rich meal significantly reduces GI side effects by slowing gastric emptying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSplitting the dose across 2–3 servings over 30 minutes further reduces GI discomfort.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome individuals tolerate enteric-coated capsules better — dissolving the PHYBA powder in water with food is a practical alternative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIngredient Intelligence\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEvery ingredient in this formula was selected based on mechanism of action, historical use, and clinical evidence. The table below details each active, its primary role, and the health benefit it delivers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIngredient\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRole \/ Active Compound\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Health Benefit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSodium Bicarbonate (NaHCO\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e₃\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExtracellular bicarbonate buffer → blood pH maintenance \u0026amp; H\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e⁺\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e efflux from muscle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHigh-intensity endurance, sprint performance, delayed acidosis, fight\/row\/HYROX performance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerformance, Recovery, Longevity \u0026amp; Health\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe following breakdown explains exactly how this formula contributes to the four key health and performance pillars:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerformance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSodium Bicarbonate acutely raises blood bicarbonate levels, creating a larger extracellular buffer for hydrogen ions released during high-intensity exercise. This delays the pH drop that inhibits muscle contraction — allowing longer duration at maximal intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecovery\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy reducing the degree of acidosis during exercise, Sodium Bicarbonate may reduce the metabolic stress on muscle tissue, contributing to faster inter-session recovery when used consistently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLongevity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond sport, sodium bicarbonate has been studied in clinical populations for its ability to slow the progression of chronic kidney disease by reducing acid load. At performance doses, the primary benefit is performance longevity — maintaining high-intensity capacity across a training career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGut Health\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"middle\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSodium Bicarbonate can neutralise gastric acid — at high doses it may temporarily reduce stomach acidity, affecting enzyme function. Careful dosing with food and the strategies above mitigate GI disruption for most users.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClinical \u0026amp; Research Context\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSodium Bicarbonate at 0.3g\/kg bodyweight has demonstrated consistent ergogenic effects in events of 1–7 minutes high-intensity duration across numerous meta-analyses. ISSN recognises it as a Category A evidence-based ergogenic aid (Maughan et al., 2018).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use \u0026amp; Stack\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor best results, incorporate this product as part of a comprehensive nutrition strategy. Consider pairing with complementary Phyba and PHYBA Basics products to address multiple performance pillars simultaneously.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phyba","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47593397846270,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/8445\/0302\/files\/3_033f3a8a-42cc-476c-b462-02b60799825d.png?v=1778062277","url":"https:\/\/phyba.com.au\/products\/bi-carb-soda","provider":"Phyba","version":"1.0","type":"link"}