Post-ingestion bicarbonate and base excess were higher (P < 0.05) in both the ACU and CHR trials compared to placebo showing adequate pre-exercise alkalosis.
(ACU) sodium citrate dihydrate (Na-CIT) supplementation (0.5kg-1; chronic sodium citrate dihydrate (Na-CIT) (CHR) supplementation (0.1kg-1 for three days and 0.3kg-1 on the forth day 120;min pre-trial
acute placebo (PLC-A),), and chronic placebo (PLC-C)
Post-ingestion bicarbonate and base excess