An ergogenic aid that is used in order to control lactate build-up in muscle is_______________________?
Correct answer: B. Bicarbonate.
- A. Caffeine.
- B. Bicarbonate.
- C. Anabolic steroid.
- D. Growth hormone.
Explanation
Bicarbonate acts as a buffer for hydrogen ions produced during intense exercise, helping delay the rise in acidity associated with lactate accumulation. Caffeine mainly affects alertness and perceived effort, not lactate buffering in this way.
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