Effect of sodium bicarbonate supplementation on 2000-m rowing performance.

Unlabelled: The ability to buffer H+ could be vital to exercise performance, as high concentrations of H+ contribute to the development of fatigue.

Purpose: The authors examined the effect of sodium bicarbonate (SB) supplementation on 2000-m rowing-ergometer performance.

Methods: Twenty male rowers (age 23 ± 4 y, height 1.

Effect of beta-alanine, with and without sodium bicarbonate, on 2000-m rowing performance.

Purpose: To examine the effect of beta-alanine only and beta-alanine with sodium bicarbonate supplementation on 2,000-m rowing performance.

Methods: Twenty well-trained rowers (age 23 ± 4 y; height 1.85 ± 0.