Just a moment, before you reach for the muffin: the amount of baking powder it contains will not be enough to increase your athletic performance. And no, even two muffins aren’t helpful. But when dosed correctly, baking soda can actually make things faster. The well-known kitchen aid consists of sodium bicarbonate, and this substance can neutralize acids and thus regulate the acid-base balance in the human body. So if you consume baking soda, it – to put it simply – delays the acidification of the muscles. As a result, performance can be increased during high-intensity exercise.
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