Analyzing the effect of intaking alkaline solution on pH value in national level sprint distance triathlon

Very often endurance athletes are focusing on controlling their acid-base regulation to optimize their performance during competition. The current study aims to analyze the effect of intaking NaHCO₂ on controlling pH value in sub-maximal intensity sprint distance triathlon. For the purpose of study five male (age ranged 18–23, height ranged 175 ± 5cm, 70 ± 3kg) National level sprint distance triathlete were purposely selected from Gwalior. For the purpose of the study Independent t-test was applied. The result showed statistically significant differences in the mean value among pH level between placebo effect and experimental effect. Thus it can be concluded that NaHCO₂ has significant effect on body pH value alteration among triathlete.