Buffering agent for short intense efforts; notorious for GI upset.
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Evidence strength
76/100Strong
WEAKLIMITEDMODERATESTRONGVERY STRONG
What the evidence supports: performance in high-intensity efforts lasting one to seven minutes.
This scores how well-supported the claim above is — not how much benefit you personally would get. A high score on a narrow claim does not extend to everything the product is marketed for.
How long to take it
Competition-day use only.
Who it's actually for
Athletes in one to seven minute maximal efforts.
Safe upper limit
Unverified
0.2–0.3 g per kg body weight per dose; not for regular use
High sodium load. Can cause severe GI distress, and is risky with heart or kidney conditions.