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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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Who should seek advice first?

Discuss use with a clinician if you have high blood pressure, heart failure, kidney disease, or a sodium-restricted diet. It adds sodium. 1

How can it affect medicines?

MedlinePlus advises separating sodium bicarbonate from other medicines by at least two hours. 1

What can go wrong during exercise?

Bloating, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting can undermine performance; the sports review emphasizes individual tolerance. 2

When does heartburn need reassessment?

Do not continue antacid use beyond two weeks without medical advice, or take it on an overly full stomach. Discuss pregnancy or breastfeeding with a clinician. 1

Adverse findings

Ratings where the reported effect was unwanted. Each lists the studies behind it.

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For information, not individual medical advice. Ingredient studies do not establish the effectiveness of these products.

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