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The Maurten Bicarb System is an advanced sports fuel used by athletes during high-intensity exercise — where the boundaries of effort and power start to limit performance.
- The Bicarb System contains a mixing bowl, the hydrogel component, the bicarbonate component, and access to the Bicarb Digital System.
- Box of 4 servings.
- The Maurten Bicarb System does for bicarbonate what Maurten Gel 100 and Drink Mixes did for carbohydrates — use Hydrogel Technology to encapsulate the bicarb and carrying it through the stomach to be absorbed.
- Lactate is not the enemy — it’s a fuel source generated during all-out, high-intensity 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 cracks the code to deliver the smoothest, most effective bicarb experience ever.
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Contents |
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Component A — Bowl
The Maurten Bicarb System bowl is designed for accurate and optimal mixing and serving. It is printed with clear instructions, and is sized for single-hand holding with a screw-top lid for traveling and storage.
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Component B — Hydrogel
History in the making. The hydrogel component draws on our years of extensive research to create a specially formulated hydrogel to encapsulate and protect the sodium bicarbonate, allowing for easy swallowing without chewing. Each serving contains 40g of carbs to help athletes pre-fuel their race or session.
- Component C — Bicarbonate
So minuscule, it’s massive. The bicarbonate component contains the groundbreaking mini bicarb tablets — small enough to pass through the stomach in combination with the hydrogel.
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How to use |
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When
- Always prepare and consume the Maurten Bicarb System at least 1.5-2 hours before intense exercise and at least an hour after a proper meal, such as breakfast. This is to allow enough time for the mini bicarbonate tablets to reach the intestine and be absorbed.
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How
- The Maurten Bicarb System consists of three components —
the bowl (A), the hydrogel (B) and the bicarbonate (C).
Open the bowl (A) 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.
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Digital Planner
- Each Maurten Bicarb System includes a QR code to unlock the Bicarb Digital System — created by our in-house nutritional scientists to make it intuitive to plan, prepare, and execute a bicarb session or race. It’s virtually your personal bicarb nutritionist.
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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 — 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, such as marathons or long-distance triathlons, is still an area of research.
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The science.
- High-intensity exercise causes a build-up of hydrogen ions (H+), leading to a drop in muscle pH. It’s a process called *acidosis*. It’s what impacts performance — negatively.
- Taking sodium bicarbonate can increase blood bicarbonate and blood pH concentration — which helps move H+ ions out of the muscles. This leads to better control of muscle pH — which is a win-win for power-based sessions and races.
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What serving size do I need?
- One size does not fit all. Depending on your weight and previous experience with using bicarbonate, the Bicarb System will recommend a size during the purchase process — 12, 15, 19, 22, or 25. Each serving of the Bicarb System consists of the bicarbonate component and 40 grams of carbohydrates encapsulated in a specially formulated hydrogel — to be mixed and consumed together as a single portion.
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Mixing Instructions |
- Tear seal and open box
- Open Component A and add 200ml of water
- Open Component B and pour contents into Component A
- Close the lid and shake intensely for 15 seconds
- Leave to rest at least 5 minutes
- Open Component C and pour contents into Component A
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Stir gently and ingest without delay. Do not chew the mini tablets.
For more details, please refer to the here
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FAQ |
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How do I know when the hydrogel is ready for the bicarbonate to be added?
- The hydrogel should be transparent with a thick consistency that can be spooned directly from the bowl. The hydrogel powder should be fully dissolved with no white lumps.
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Why don't the bicarbonate granules dissolve?
- They do not dissolve in the hydrogel mixture during preparation. Consume them whole — without chewing.
The hydrogel transports them through the stomach to be absorbed in the intestines.
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Should I chew the bicarbonate granules?
- No. Swallow them whole — combined with the hydrogel. Chewing could compromise the transportation through to the intestines by increasing the likelihood of exposing the bicarbonate to stomach acid.
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How much Sodium is in each Bicarb System serving?
- Bicarb System 12 (12g of Sodium Bicarbonate) = 3300mg
- Bicarb System 15 (15g of Sodium Bicarbonate) = 4100mg
- Bicarb System 19 (19g of Sodium Bicarbonate) = 5200mg
- Bicarb System 22 (22g of Sodium Bicarbonate) = 6000mg
- Bicarb System 25 (25g of Sodium Bicarbonate) = 6800 mg
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Is the Maurten Bicarb System certified clean and allowed in competitive sport?
- The Maurten Bicarb System has received Informed Sport certification, guaranteeing a product free from substances prohibited by WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency), and manufactured to high-quality standards. Every batch is tested before it’s released to market. Follow this link to see our certification from Informed Sport.
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How does the Maurten Bicarb System work?
- The hydrogel helps with ingesting the mini tablets, working to protect them from dissolving prematurely in the stomach. Because of their small size, mini tablets are not caught in the stomach as capsules do, resulting in a more controlled transfer from the stomach to the intestine, where they gradually disintegrate and the sodium bicarbonate is dissolved and absorbed.
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Is the hydrogel in component B the same as in your Drink Mixes and Gels?
- No, each of the three types of products are different in terms of the hydrogel.
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Is the Maurten Bicarb System vegetarian/vegan?
- Yes. The Maurten Bicarb system is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
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How often can I use the Maurten Bicarb System?
- We recommend not to exceed 2–3 servings per week. On days when you use the Maurten Bicarb System, there is no need for taking sodium supplements.
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Can I prepare the Bicarb system the day before a race/training?
- Component A and B can be prepared the day before. It is then recommended to keep it overnight at refrigerator temperature. Component C should only be added immediately before consuming.
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Recommanded dose |
- Bicarb 12 - 55kg or below
- Bicarb 15 - 56kg to 69 kg
- Bicarb 19 - 70kg to 84 kg
- Bicarb 22 - 85kg to 89 kg
- Bicarb 25 - 90 kg or above
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Ingredients
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- Maltodextrin
- Sodium bicarbonate
- Fructose
- Modified starch
- Bulking agent (Hydroxypropyl cellulose, Magnesium stearate, Silicon dioxide)
- Flavour
- Thickener (Xanthan gum)
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Nutrition Facts |
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