An advanced sports fuel used by athletes during high-intensity exercise — where the boundaries of effort and power start to limit performance.
The Maurten Bicarb System does for bicarbonate what Maurten Gel 100 and Drink Mixes did for carbohydrates — use Hydrogel Technology to encapsulate the bicarb and carry it through the stomach to be absorbed. Lactate is not the enemy — it’s a fuel source generated during all-out, high-intensity exercise. It’s the increase in acidity during these efforts that overwhelms the muscles and leads to exhaustion.
Large doses of sodium bicarbonate counteract the negative effects of the rising acidity, but there’s always been a catch — stomach issues that cancel out any performance gains. The Bicarb System cracks the code to deliver the smoothest, most effective bicarb experience ever. Each box comes with a mixing bowl, the hydrogel component, the bicarbonate component, and access to the Bicarb Digital System. The Bicarb System is not one-size-fits-all! The right serving is determined by assessing athlete weight and bicarbonate experience. In general, the higher the weight, the bigger the serving size. But without experience more doesn’t necessarily mean better — you need to get used to it.
What portion do I need?
The Maurten Bicarb System is available at The Runners Shop in different serving sizes: 15, 19, 22, and 25. The number indicated corresponds to the amount of bicarbonate contained in each serving.
Determine your portion using the tables below
First-time users with Bicarb
| Body weight |
Serving size |
| 122 lbs and under |
12 |
| 123 to 153 lbs |
15 |
| 154 to 186 lbs |
19 |
| 187 lbs and over |
22 |
Example: A person who weighs 160 lbs and is using the Bicarb System for the first time should choose serving size 19.
Experienced users with Bicarb
| Body weight |
Serving size |
| 102 lbs and under |
12 |
| 103 to 122 lbs |
12 to 15 |
| 123 to 129 lbs |
15 |
| 130 to 153 lbs |
15 to 19 |
| 154 to 175 lbs |
19 to 22 |
| 176 to 186 lbs |
19 to 25 |
| 187 to 226 lbs |
22 to 25 |
| 227 lbs and over |
25 |
Box of 4 servings.
High sodium content. Max 2 servings per week.
When to use the Bicarb System
Bicarb Digital System - plan your session.
