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Health Encyclopedia: Baking Soda Overdose
This is poisoning from an overdose of baking soda.
Some athletes and coaches believe that drinking baking soda prior to competition ("soda loading") helps them perform for longer periods of time. This is extremely dangerous, and in addition to side effects, it actually makes the athletes unable to perform.
Alternative Names
Soda loading
Poisonous Ingredient
- Sodium bicarbonate
Where Found
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Health Guide
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Medications
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