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Table 3 Buffer capacity of blood components

From: Effect of sodium bicarbonate contribution on energy metabolism during exercise: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Buffers

Slykes*

%

HCO3−

18.0

64

Hemoglobin

8.0

29

Protein

1.7

6

Pi

0.3

1

Total

28.0

100

  1. Note: * refers to the pH value per liter of blood ranging from 7.4 to 7.0, which can neutralize the milliequivalent of H+
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Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition

ISSN: 1550-2783

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