Maurten Bicarb System

Maurten Bicarb System is a sodium bicarbonate delivery system developed for high-intensity training and racing. It combines sodium bicarbonate mini tablets with a specially formulated hydrogel to support bicarbonate intake before exercise performed near or above the anaerobic threshold.

The system is available in different bicarbonate doses. The number in each product name refers to the amount of sodium bicarbonate in grams per serving — for example, Bicarb 12 contains 12g of sodium bicarbonate, while Bicarb 25 contains 25g.

Sodium Bicarbonate Mini Tablets | Hydrogel Delivery System | 12g–25g Dose Options | Designed for High-Intensity Exercise

What Is the Maurten Bicarb System?

The Maurten Bicarb System combines sodium bicarbonate mini tablets with a specially formulated hydrogel. Maurten developed the system to make high bicarbonate doses more tolerable compared with traditional sodium bicarbonate ingestion methods.

Sodium bicarbonate is used by athletes to increase buffering capacity during intense exercise. Maurten positions Bicarb for sports and training performed near or above the anaerobic threshold, including middle-distance running, cycling, rowing, swimming, interval training, team sports and combat sports.

The Bicarb System is not primarily a carbohydrate fuel. It is designed for specific high-intensity performance demands and can be used alongside an athlete's separate carbohydrate fuelling strategy.

How Does Maurten Bicarb System Work?

Maurten's Bicarb System uses a combination of hydrogel and sodium bicarbonate mini tablets.

The hydrogel helps keep the mini tablets suspended for ingestion and helps protect them from dissolving prematurely through contact with stomach acid.

Because the tablets are small, Maurten designed them to move from the stomach toward the intestine, where they gradually disintegrate and the sodium bicarbonate is absorbed.

The hydrogel used in the Bicarb System is specifically formulated for this product. Maurten states that its Gel and Drink Mix products should not be substituted for the supplied Bicarb hydrogel component.

What Do Bicarb 12, 15, 19, 22 and 25 Mean?

The number refers directly to the amount of sodium bicarbonate in grams contained in one serving.

All five sizes use the same Bicarb System concept, but the bicarbonate and sodium amounts increase with the selected dose.

The different doses allow athletes to select an appropriate sodium bicarbonate amount based on factors including body weight, previous experience and individual tolerance.

Which Maurten Bicarb Dose Should You Choose?

Maurten recommends selecting the Bicarb dose based on body weight and previous experience with bicarbonate.

Its current guidance is:

• First-time / less experienced users: up to approximately 0.25g sodium bicarbonate per kilogram of body weight.
• More experienced users: up to approximately 0.3g/kg.

Use Maurten's official Bicarb planner to determine the appropriate product size and timing for your planned training session or race rather than automatically choosing the largest dose.

Bicarb System 25 is not automatically the best choice simply because it contains the highest bicarbonate dose. Select your serving according to Maurten's dosing guidance, your body weight and your previous experience using sodium bicarbonate.

When to Use Maurten Bicarb System

Maurten Bicarb System is designed for exercise involving sustained or repeated periods of high intensity near or above the anaerobic threshold.

• Middle-distance running and other high-intensity running events.
• Cycling involving sustained or repeated high-intensity efforts.
• Rowing and swimming at high intensity.
• Threshold and interval training for endurance sports.
• Team and combat sports involving repeated high-intensity efforts.
• Endurance events with high-intensity sections where the athlete is able to maintain a high percentage of maximal aerobic capacity.

Maurten recommends consuming the Bicarb System approximately 90–120 minutes before intense training or competition.

How to Prepare Maurten Bicarb System

1. Remove the lid from Component A.
2. Add 200ml of water.
3. Open Component B and pour the contents into Component A.
4. Close the lid and shake intensely for approximately 15 seconds.
5. Leave the mixture to rest for at least 5 minutes.
6. Open Component C.
7. Pour the bicarbonate mini tablets into Component A.
8. Stir gently and consume without delay.

Do not chew the bicarbonate mini tablets. Maurten designed the tablets to be swallowed whole within the hydrogel.

Chewing the mini tablets increases direct contact between sodium bicarbonate and stomach acid and may increase the risk of gastrointestinal discomfort.

What Are Components A, B and C?

Component A — Mixing Bowl

Component A is the supplied container used to accurately prepare and consume the Bicarb System.

Component B — Hydrogel Mix

Component B is the carbohydrate-containing hydrogel component. It is mixed with 200ml of water before the sodium bicarbonate mini tablets are added.

One serving of Component B contains approximately 39.3g carbohydrate.

The hydrogel is specifically formulated for the Bicarb System and should not be replaced with Maurten Gel or Drink Mix.

Component C — Sodium Bicarbonate Mini Tablets

Component C contains the sodium bicarbonate mini tablets. The amount of sodium bicarbonate depends on the selected Bicarb System size: 12g, 15g, 19g, 22g or 25g.

Add the mini tablets only after Component B has been mixed and allowed to rest for at least five minutes.

Meal and Timing Guidance

Maurten states that food timing is important when using the Bicarb System because gastric emptying can affect how the system moves through the stomach.

• After a large meal, wait approximately 1–2 hours before consuming the Bicarb System.
• After a small meal or snack, wait approximately 20–60 minutes.
• Consume the Bicarb System approximately 90–120 minutes before the activity.

Maurten recommends using its Bicarb planner to coordinate meal timing, Bicarb intake and the start of your training session or race.

Important Usage Information

Maurten Bicarb System contains a high amount of sodium. The sodium content ranges from approximately 3,300mg in Bicarb System 12 to 6,800mg in Bicarb System 25.

Maurten states a maximum of 2 Bicarb System servings per week.

Maurten does not recommend the product for athletes under 18 years old.

Maurten also notes that high sodium intake may contribute to water retention and increased blood pressure. Individuals with a history of high blood pressure should consult a healthcare professional before using the product.

Follow the usage instructions and the current information printed on the product packaging supplied with your order.

Do not split a larger Bicarb System serving into smaller servings. The hydrogel and bicarbonate mini-tablet quantities are formulated to work together in specific ratios.

Is Maurten Bicarb System a Carbohydrate Fuel?

Not primarily. The Bicarb System is designed mainly as a sodium bicarbonate delivery system for specific high-intensity performance demands.

However, the Bicarb System does contain carbohydrate. Maurten states that Component B contains approximately 39.3g carbohydrate per serving.

This carbohydrate can contribute to pre-exercise carbohydrate intake, but the Bicarb System should not automatically be treated as a replacement for a complete carbohydrate fuelling strategy.

For carbohydrate fuelling before or during endurance exercise, explore Maurten Gel 100, Maurten Gel 160 or Maurten Drink Mix.

Ingredients

Maurten Bicarb System contains sodium bicarbonate together with carbohydrate and hydrogel-forming ingredients.

Current manufacturer ingredients include maltodextrin, sodium bicarbonate, fructose, modified starch, hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, flavour and xanthan gum.

Ingredient order can vary between Bicarb doses because the amount of sodium bicarbonate differs.

Manufacturer formulations and regional labelling can change. Always refer to the physical Singapore product packaging supplied with your order for the latest ingredient and usage information.

Is Maurten Bicarb System Vegan?

Maurten states that all ingredients in the Bicarb System are vegan. However, one ingredient is processed using a non-vegan processing aid.

Maurten states that no traces of this processing aid remain in the finished product.

Which Bicarb System Is Right for Me?

Higher is not automatically better. The appropriate dose depends on your body weight and experience with bicarbonate supplementation.

Shop Maurten Bicarb System in Singapore

Maurten Bicarb System is available in Singapore from Racepack.sg in multiple sodium bicarbonate dose options from Bicarb System 12 through Bicarb System 25.

Select the appropriate dose based on Maurten's dosing guidance, your body weight and your individual experience with sodium bicarbonate.

Explore more Maurten sports nutrition for training and race-day fuelling options.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maurten Bicarb System

What is Maurten Bicarb System?

Maurten Bicarb System combines sodium bicarbonate mini tablets with a specially formulated hydrogel. It is designed for use before high-intensity exercise near or above the anaerobic threshold.

What does the number in Maurten Bicarb 12, 15, 19, 22 or 25 mean?

The number represents the grams of sodium bicarbonate contained in one serving. Bicarb 12 contains 12g, Bicarb 15 contains 15g, Bicarb 19 contains 19g, Bicarb 22 contains 22g and Bicarb 25 contains 25g of sodium bicarbonate.

How much sodium is in each Maurten Bicarb dose?

Bicarb System 12 provides approximately 3,300mg sodium, Bicarb 15 provides 4,100mg, Bicarb 19 provides 5,200mg, Bicarb 22 provides 6,000mg and Bicarb 25 provides 6,800mg sodium.

Which Maurten Bicarb dose should I choose?

Maurten recommends choosing a Bicarb dose based on body weight and previous bicarbonate experience. Its current guidance is up to approximately 0.25g/kg for first-time or less experienced users and up to approximately 0.3g/kg for more experienced users. Use Maurten's official Bicarb planner when selecting your dose.

Is Bicarb System 25 suitable for everyone?

No. Bicarb System 25 contains 25g sodium bicarbonate and 6,800mg sodium, making it the highest-dose option in the current range. Choose it only when it is appropriate for your body weight, previous bicarbonate experience and individual tolerance according to Maurten's dosing guidance.

When should I take Maurten Bicarb System?

Maurten recommends consuming the Bicarb System approximately 90–120 minutes before intense training or competition.

How much water do I use with Maurten Bicarb System?

Use 200ml of water when preparing Component B in the supplied Component A container.

How much carbohydrate is in the Maurten Bicarb System?

Maurten states that Component B, the hydrogel component, contains approximately 39.3g carbohydrate per serving. The Bicarb System remains primarily a sodium bicarbonate delivery system rather than a dedicated carbohydrate fuel.

Do I chew the Maurten Bicarb mini tablets?

No. The bicarbonate mini tablets in Component C should be swallowed whole within the prepared hydrogel and should not be chewed.

Does Maurten Bicarb System use Hydrogel Technology?

Yes. Maurten Bicarb System uses a specially formulated hydrogel to support ingestion of the bicarbonate mini tablets and help protect them from premature contact with stomach acid.

Is the Bicarb hydrogel the same as Maurten Gel or Drink Mix?

No. Maurten states that the Bicarb hydrogel is specifically formulated for the Bicarb System. Maurten Gel or Drink Mix should not be used as substitutes for the supplied Bicarb hydrogel component.

Is Maurten Bicarb System mainly an energy or carbohydrate product?

No. Maurten describes the Bicarb System primarily as a tool for specific high-intensity performance demands rather than a dedicated carbohydrate fuel. Component B does provide approximately 39.3g carbohydrate, so this should still be considered when planning total pre-exercise carbohydrate intake.

Can I split a larger Maurten Bicarb dose into two smaller servings?

No. Maurten states that the hydrogel and bicarbonate mini-tablet quantities are designed to work together in specific ratios, so larger servings should not be split into smaller doses.

How often can I use Maurten Bicarb System?

Maurten's current product information states a maximum of 2 servings per week.

Can athletes under 18 use Maurten Bicarb System?

Maurten does not recommend the Bicarb System for athletes under 18 years old because of its high sodium content.

Is Maurten Bicarb System vegan?

Maurten states that all ingredients are vegan, but one ingredient is processed using a non-vegan processing aid. Maurten states that no traces of that processing aid remain in the finished product.

Where can I buy Maurten Bicarb System in Singapore?

Maurten Bicarb System is available from Racepack.sg in Singapore in Bicarb System 12, 15, 19, 22 and 25 dose options.