Bicarb System
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9 products on Pello, mainly energy gel, carbohydrate mix and energy bar.
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Notable weaknesses in one or more pillars
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Ingredient science
Cross-referenced with PubMed & Examine.com
Buffers acid build-up during hard efforts of roughly 1–10 minutes. Studies use about 0.2–0.3g per kg of body weight, which is why it comes in sizes: System 12 suits roughly 40–60kg and System 25 roughly 85–125kg. Stomach upset is the main side effect, so trial it in training.
Carbohydrate included with the bicarbonate; taking bicarbonate with carbohydrate may help reduce stomach upset.
Quality standards
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Tested for sport
- NSF Certified for Sport
- Informed Sport
- Cologne List
Food & sourcing
- USDA Organic
- Non-GMO Project Verified
Diet claims
- Vegan: not stated
Brand or retailer label claim, not a certification.
- Gluten-free: not stated
Brand or retailer label claim. In the US a gluten-free label means under 20 ppm gluten.
- Dairy-free: not stated
From the allergen list, where one is available.
Certifications are as listed on the product's page at The Feed. NSF Certified for Sport is also checked against NSF's own database. Certifications can lapse, so check the certifier's search before you rely on one, especially if you're drug tested.
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