Mixing L-citrulline and baking soda?

To aid my endurance running, I take both L-citrulline and baking soda. I seem to obtain a reliable benefit, but they individually taste awful. Especially L-citrulline, I find it way too sour.

I usually take them apart. However, I noticed that mixing baking soda and L-citrulline neutralizes the sourness of L-citrulline. But I'm afraid this is also making it less effective.

Does anyone know if mixing L-citrulline and baking soda makes them less effective?