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Sodium Bicarbonate

Sodium bicarbonate is baking soda, an alkaline salt of sodium used in cooking, as an antacid and in sports research.

Also listed as Baking Soda, Bicarb, Bicarbonate

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Is this a nutritional intake target?

The sports literature studies measured supplemental doses. Kidney-related acidosis calls for an individualized dietary and medical plan; the National Kidney Foundation recommends working with the care team and a kidney dietitian. 1 2

Sources

  2. Metabolic acidosis National Kidney Foundation, 2024