07/23/2026
Beta-alanine or sodium bicarbonate?
Both help your body fight exercise-induced acid buildup, just from opposite sides of the muscle cell.
🧬 Beta-alanine buffers acid inside the muscle, but takes 4+ weeks to build up
🩸 Sodium bicarbonate buffers acid in the blood, working in a single pre-training dose
🔬 Some research suggests combining the two may work even better than either alone
Swipe through to see the full comparison (including which one's more likely to upset your stomach), then check the Blonyx blog for dosing, timing, and the science behind combining the two: https://blonyx.ca/blogs/blonyx-blog/beta-alanine-sodium-bicarbonate-or-both