Buffers Recap

Which of the following is an intracellular buffer?

• Caffeine

• Sodium Bicarbonate

• Beta Alanine

• Carnosine

Which of the following is an extracellular buffer?

• Sodium

• Beta Alanine

• L Arginine

• Sodium Bicarbonate

True or False: Sodium Bicarbonate lowers the pH of the blood

• True

• False

True of False: Sodium bicarbonate does not enter the muscle cell

• True

• False

Which of the following is the rate limiting factor for carnosine production?

• L Arginine

• Valine

• Beta Alanine

• Carnotine

Beta Alanine combines with what to make carnosine?

• Beta Alanine

• ATP

• L Arginine

• L Glutamine

What is the main side effect of beta alanine supplementation?

• Insomnia

• High Blood Pressure

• Nausea

• Paraesthesia

What is the recommended dosing protocol of Beta Alanine?

• 4-6g per day

• 0.3g/kg/day

• 0.3mg/kg/day

• 20g per day

What is the recommended dosage for sodium bicarbonate supplementation?

• 0.2-0.4g/kg

• 0.2-0.4mg/kg

• 500mg

• 1000mg