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- 1Study finds sodium bicarbonate and carbs boost endurance performance▼Nutrition study highlights performance benefit of sodium bicarbonate and carbohydrate co-ingestion
A nutrition study reported by World Athletics has found that taking sodium bicarbonate together with carbohydrates offers a measurable performance benefit, likely for endurance athletes. The finding points to a combined effect greater than either supplement alone, though details of the study's methods and participants have not been widely reported yet.
- 2German startup wins grant for sodium-ion home battery▼German startup wins grant for grid-charging sodium-ion home battery
A German startup has been awarded a grant to develop a sodium-ion home battery that charges from the electricity grid. The funding supports the company's work on an alternative to lithium-ion residential storage, a technology attracting attention for its cheaper materials and reduced reliance on critical minerals. The award was reported by energy storage trade press, though details on the company, grant amount and timeline have not been disclosed.