Certification status
Informed Sport
Healthspan Elite Sodium Bicarbonate 1000mg
Sodium Bicarbonate 1000mg from Healthspan Elite is an ergogenic buffer in an enteric-coated, delayed-release capsule — the coating targets the intestine to reduce the stomach upset loose bicarbonate is known for. Sodium bicarbonate is studied for short, high-intensity efforts. Billed as the UK's first Informed Sport approved bicarbonate, so every batch is screened against the banned-substances list.
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Why this certification matters
- Informed Sport
- Informed Sport certification is especially relevant for athletes in tested sports because products are batch-tested for substances prohibited in sport.
Frequently asked questions
- What is sodium bicarbonate used for in sport?
- Sodium bicarbonate acts as a buffer against the acidity that builds up in hard, short efforts (roughly one to seven minutes), and is one of the more evidence-backed ergogenic aids for high-intensity exercise.
- Why is the capsule enteric-coated?
- Loose sodium bicarbonate is notorious for causing stomach upset. The enteric, delayed-release coating is designed to carry it past the stomach to the intestine, reducing that GI discomfort.
- Is it part of the All Blacks range?
- No — it is a standalone Healthspan Elite product, not part of the official All Blacks line. Healthspan bills it as the UK's first Informed Sport approved sodium bicarbonate.
- Is it tested for banned substances?
- Yes. It carries Informed Sport certification, so every batch is independently screened against the WADA banned-substances list.
