{"product_id":"bicarb-system","title":"Bicarb System","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis product is not eligible for discounts. Any order with a discount applied will be refunded.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"serving-size\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"servings\"\u003eBox of 4 servings\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"servings\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003cspan dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bicarb System contains a mixing bowl, the hydrogel component, the bicarbonate component, and access to the Bicarb Digital System.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Maurten Bicarb System does for bicarbonate what Maurten Gel 100 and Drink Mixes did for carbohydrates — use Hydrogel Technology to encapsulate the bicarb and carry it through the stomach to be absorbed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLactate 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bicarb System cracks the code to deliver the smoothest, most effective bicarb experience ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use the Bicarb System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Maurten Bicarb System is an advanced fuel for high-intensity training and racing. It is designed to be consumed 1.5-2 hours before exercise — priming the body to cope better with rising muscle acidity during anaerobic efforts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat serving size do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe five options are sized by bodyweight\u003cem\u003e (please review the calculator to confirm your exact dose)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBicarb System 12 for athletes weighing approx 55 kg (0.22 g\/kg) \u003cbr\u003eBicarb System 15 for athletes weighing approx  56 kg (0.27 g\/kg) - 69 kg\u003cbr\u003eBicarb System 19 for athletes weighing approx 70 kg (0.27 g\/kg) - 84 kg\u003cbr\u003eBicarb System 22 for athletes weighing approx 85 kg (0.26 g\/kg) - 102 kg\u003cbr\u003eBicarb System 25 for athletes weighing approx 103 kg (0.24 g\/kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe number is grams of sodium bicarbonate per dose..\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDosing guidance: start at ~0.22 - 0.27g\/kg bodyweight, progress to ~0.3g\/kg once tolerated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBicarb System 12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBicarb System is a carbohydrate hydrogel mix with bicarbonate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSugars (maltodextrin, fructose), sodium bicarbonate, modified starch, hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium stearate, flavor, xanthan gum,\u003cbr\u003esilicon dioxide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh sodium content. Max 2 servings per week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBicarb System 15\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBicarb System is a carbohydrate hydrogel mix with bicarbonate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSugars (maltodextrin, fructose), sodium bicarbonate, modified starch, hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium stearate, flavor, xanthan gum,\u003cbr\u003esilicon dioxide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh sodium content. Max 2 servings per week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBicarb System 19\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBicarb System is a carbohydrate hydrogel mix with bicarbonate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSugars (maltodextrin, fructose), sodium bicarbonate, modified starch, hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium stearate, flavor, xanthan gum,\u003cbr\u003esilicon dioxide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh sodium content. Max 2 servings per week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBicarb System 22\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBicarb System is a carbohydrate hydrogel mix with bicarbonate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSugars (maltodextrin, fructose), sodium bicarbonate, modified starch, hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium stearate, flavor, xanthan gum,\u003cbr\u003esilicon dioxide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh sodium content. Max 2 servings per week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBicarb System 25\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBicarb System is a carbohydrate hydrogel mix with bicarbonate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSugars (maltodextrin, fructose), sodium bicarbonate, modified starch, hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium stearate, flavor, xanthan gum,\u003cbr\u003esilicon dioxide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh sodium content. Max 2 servings per week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck product packaging for the most up-to-date information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maurten","offers":[{"title":"Bicarb System 12","offer_id":49140639891711,"sku":"70526","price":95.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Bicarb System 15","offer_id":49140639924479,"sku":"70527","price":95.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bicarb System 19","offer_id":49140695892223,"sku":"70528","price":95.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bicarb System 22","offer_id":49140695924991,"sku":"70529","price":95.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bicarb System 25","offer_id":49140695957759,"sku":"70530","price":95.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0256\/6550\/3254\/files\/Maurten_-_Bicarb_System_-_Culture_Athletics.webp?v=1788454844","url":"https:\/\/cultureathletics.com\/en-us\/products\/bicarb-system","provider":"Culture Athletics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}