Maurten Bicarb 22 Component B + C (4 Servings)

Maurten Bicarb System has completely changed the way athletes perceive and utilise sodium bicarbonate in preparation for their chosen sport. Since its introduction over two years ago, athletes have recognised the advantages of using the Maurten ABC approach to using sodium bicarbonate, and improvements have been made thanks to user feedback. Box of 4 servings.

As with the previous system, using Hydrogel Technology to encapsulate bicarb and make high doses tolerable for athletes, the Maurten Bicarb does for bicarbonate what Maurten Gel 100 and Drink Mixes do for carbohydrates. Lactate is not the enemy - it's a fuel source generated during all-out, intense anaerobic 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 from Maurten has been expertly created to deliver the smoothest, most efficient bicarb experience ever. The same doses, ingredients and sachets alongside the algorithm for selecting your dose and QR code for instructions remain.

Is Maurten Bicarb for me?

Bicarbonate can be used in training and competition for sports that require intermittent or constant intensity near or above anaerobic threshold, such as cycling, middle-distance running, rowing, swimming, team sports, and combat sports. It can also be used in threshold (interval) training for all types of endurance sports to help promote adaptations. Although some athletes have anecdotally reported positive results, the use of bicarbonate during prolonged steady-state endurance events, like marathons or long-distance triathlons, is still an area of research.

What serving size do I need?

The Bicarb System from Maurten comes in different serving sizes - 12, 15, 19, 22 and 25. By assessing the weight and bicarbonate experience of athletes, the right serving can be determined. Generally, the higher the weight, the bigger the serving size, but without experience, more doesn't necessarily mean better, as it is important to train your guts first.

As with all serving sizes mentioned above, the Maurten Bicarb 22 comes with two components;

Component B - Hydrogel.

Component C - Bicarbonate.

Component B - history in the making. This Hydrogel component draws on Maurten's years of extensive research to provide you with a specially formulated Hydrogel that encapsulates and protects the sodium bicarbonate from stomach acid, allowing for easy swallowing without chewing. Each serving contains 40g of carbs, which helps athletes to pre-fuel their race or session. Bicarbonate (Component C) contains groundbreaking mini bicarb tablets that have been designed to offer far greater control. A slower release of bicarbonate in the intestine reduces stomach issues and lengthens the duration of the bicarb effect. With Component A - Bowl no longer coming with Component B and C, Maurten listened to regular users who said that they didn't need an additional bowl with each purchase.

Compatible with Maurten POP, the updated slimline box with secure tear-open access now fits into the brand's cube system as well as a sports bag for easier travel. The sleeve opens out with four leaves for superbly easy access to the sachets. Other updates include the addition of more languages for product details.

Maurten Bicarb Digital System

Preparation is key, and getting bicarbonate right requires forward thinking with the optimal timeframe for a Bicarb System dose being 1-2 hours after a meal, such as breakfast, and 1.5-2 hours before starting high-intensity training or competition. This is to allow enough time for the mini bicarbonate tablets to reach the intestine and be absorbed. Each Maurten Bicarb System includes a QR code that unlocks the Bicarb Digital System. This Digital System has been created by Maurten's in-house nutritional scientists to make it intuitive to plan, prepare and execute a bicarb session or race to virtually provide you with a personal bicarb nutritionist.

How

Open the bowl (A - now sold separately) and fill to the line with 200ml of water. Pour in the Hydrogel (B), replace the lid, and shake vigorously to mix. Leave for 5 minutes. Open the bowl and pour in the Bicarbonate (C). Gently mix with a spoon until evenly distributed through the Hydrogel. Consume immediately. Do not chew the mini tablets.

Ingredients

Sodium bicarbonate

Maltodextrin

Fructose

Modified starch

Bulking agent (Hydroxipropyl cellulose, Magnesium stearate, Silicon dioxide)

Flavour

Thickener (Xanthan gum)

Nutrition Facts

Per 100g / Per serving (66g)

Energy - 1020kJ, 244 kcal / 673kJ, 161 kcal

Fat - 0.8g / 0.5g

- of which saturates - 0.8g / 0.5g

Carbohydrate - 59.4g / 39.2g

- of which sugar - 21.7g / 14.3g

Protein - 0g / 0g

Salt - 23g / 15g

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