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Treatment for ulcers. Not only does this natural remedy ease indigestion and sour stomach, but it can also help neutralize stomach acid and ease ulcer pain.[8]Baking soda can also be used alongside other drugs such as omeprazole to ease the gastrointestinal tract and ease gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms.[9]Talk to your doctor about treating ulcer symptoms with baking soda. They may provide you with a tablet, granule, or solution form of the natural treatment. The kidneys and urinary tract are both vulnerable to acidic urine. Taking 1 dose of baking soda per day may discourage the formation of kidney stones and help you overcome UTIs more quickly.[10] While baking soda may help with mild kidney problems, it's not recommended for people with kidney disease or renal failure.[11]Reducing the acid levels in urine may also provide relief for people suffering from UTIs. Intense physical activity causes lactic acid to build up in the body, which leads to pain and fatigue. It's believed that drinking baking soda can delay that buildup, which improves performance, endurance, and speed. However, scientific tests on the subject remain inconclusive.[12]If you’re a professional athlete, talk to your trainer about using baking soda. Because of its performance-enhancing properties, baking soda consumption is banned in some sports. Regularly consuming baking soda may help to treat auto-immune related conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and gout. This is because baking soda has natural anti-inflammatory properties. Talk to your doctor about using baking soda for this purpose before taking it regularly.[13] Some believe that drinking baking soda can help cleanse your kidneys. For some with kidney disease, drinking or taking a sodium bicarbonate supplement can help slow the progression of the disease and improve kidney function.[14]Talk to your doctor before taking baking soda to aid your kidneys, as sodium bicarbonate could harm already healthy kidneys. While baking soda is not a proven aid for cancer, it has been shown to aid cancer treatments such as chemotherapy. Some chemotherapy drugs thrive in alkaline conditions (or in a body with a low pH).[15] Because of this, doctors may prescribe cancer patients a sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) drink or supplement.[16]Similarly, a baking soda rinse has been proven to aid mouth sores caused by chemotherapy.[17] Ella Marie, Naturopathic Doctor While some claim baking soda is a cure-all, science shows targeted benefits, not one-drink-fixes-all solutions. Consuming it can temporarily neutralize stomach acid, relieving acid reflux or an upset stomach. Its alkaline nature may counter pathogens and inflammation. However, risks like sodium overload, kidney strain, and nutrient depletion arise with frequent intake. Any consumption beyond minor food uses requires medical supervision to augment your health, not endanger it. Advertisement While baking soda is non-toxic, taking too much of it
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