Some people think about taking a small amount of baking soda every day for its health benefits because it is alkaline. However, it’s important to be careful and consider both the possible advantages and disadvantages of this practice. Here is an explanation of what happens when you consume baking soda every day:
Advantages of Baking Soda
Balances stomach acid.
Baking soda can rapidly balance stomach acid, helping with heartburn and indigestion. It works as a medicine for heartburn, which is why it is often found in antacid products that can be bought without a prescription.
Improves sports performance.
Some research indicates that baking soda could improve physical performance. It helps by reducing the buildup of lactic acid in muscles when doing intense exercise, which can improve endurance and decrease tiredness.
May help improve the health of your kidneys.
People with long-term kidney problems, who frequently experience acidosis (too much acidity in the body fluids), may benefit from using baking soda to control the condition and improve kidney function.
Could Impact Bladder Infections:
By making the environment in the bladder less acidic, baking soda could potentially lessen the seriousness and frequency of UTIs. However, further studies are required to confirm this.
Things to think about and possible dangers.
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