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Sodium Bicarbonate in Swimming – Fad or Legit Performance Booster?
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Deep dive into sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) supplementation as a buffering agent against lactic acid, its risks (GI distress), small potential gains (1-2%), comparison to past fads like beet juice and creatine, and whether the reward outweighs the "volcano" side effects.
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