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The aim of this study is to evaluate the changes in activity of transporters of H+ (monocarboxylate transporters; MCT1, MCT4, NHE) following sodium bicarbonate supplementation and subsequent exercise performance. Fifteen healthy men (age 18-35 years) will be invited to attend the laboratory on five separate visits to a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Participants will be supplemented with a 0.3 g/kg dose of sodium bicarbonate or placebo (Analytical Pharmacy, Brazil) in opaque gelatin capsules. One hour after supplementation they will perform a 1-km time trial and every 10 minutes a blood sample will be collected. A muscle biopsy will be taken prior to supplementation, immediately prior to exercise, and immediately post-exercise. A questionnaire will be also used to evaluate the side-effects associated with sodium bicarbonate supplementation. Muscle and blood samples will be analysed for acidity and H+ and muscle samples will be analysed for H+ transporters (MCT1, MCT4, NHE).
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium bicarbonate | Experimental | 0.3 g∙kg-1body mass of sodium bicarbonate |
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| Placebo | Placebo Comparator | Individuals will ingest 0.3 g/kg maltodextrin before undergoing exercise |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium bicarbonate | Dietary Supplement | Sodium bicarbonate in powder form ingested in gelatine capsules. This leads to an increase bicarbonate concentration in blood, increasing buffering capacity which may lead to improvements in exercise |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| H+ transporter activity | Change in activity of transporters related to H+ | 5 minutes Post-exercise |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Exercise performance | Change in 1 km cycling time-trial performance | 1 hour Post-supplementation |
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| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
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| Bruno Gualano, PhD | Contact | 3061-8789 | +55 | gualano@usp.br |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D017693 | Sodium Bicarbonate |
| C008315 | maltodextrin |
| ID | Term |
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| D001639 | Bicarbonates |
| D002254 | Carbonates |
| D002255 | Carbonic Acid |
| D017554 | Carbon Compounds, Inorganic |
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Double-blind crossover
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| Maltodextrin | Dietary Supplement | Maltodextrin will be used as a placebo as it will not lead to any increases in circulating bicarbonate and, at this dose, will not likely have any physiological effect. |
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| D007287 |
| Inorganic Chemicals |
| D017670 | Sodium Compounds |