Caffeine and baking soda: surprising gym boosters?
NCT ID NCT06714331
First seen Feb 20, 2026 · Last updated Jun 11, 2026 · Updated 15 times
Summary
This study looked at whether taking caffeine and sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) before a workout helps people do more reps and feel less tired. Twelve healthy, active adults did bench press and knee extension exercises after taking the supplements or a placebo. The goal was to see if these common supplements can improve short-term resistance training performance.
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Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, A1C 5S7, Canada
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