Wednesday, December 15, 2004

ALKALINE SALT



Scientific Name: Sodium Bicarbonate

Type of Nutrient: Alkaline Salt

History: First research regarding performance enhancement over 60 years ago. Little research however in following 45 years.

How Supplied: Powder

Usual Source: Baking Soda

Used for: Reducing muscle and blood acidity (Lactic Acid buffer). Improving anaerobic performance (power and endurance)

Cost Effectiveness: * * * * *

Safety: 20 grams of Sodium Bicarbonate contains 5 grams of Sodium. Very unhealthy nutrition. Ten times more sodium than you need (Recommended Dietary Allowances 10th Edition 1989). Can send blood pressure sky high.

PRECAUTIONS: CAN CAUSE EXPLOSIVE DIARRHOEA. USE ONLY FOR BIG EVENTS.