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What Does Baking Soda Do

Health Encyclopedia: Baking Soda Overdose

Definition

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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Expert & Community Posts

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... That's what you can find on our forum! One of the worst things about Migraine disease is that... Read more »

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...types of fragrances in your home. An open box of baking soda absorbs unwanted odors very well.... Read more »

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Artificial sweeteners are widespread, from soda to yogurt and beyond, and many people wonder... Read more »

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Health Guide

Baking powder overdose

...an overdose of baking powder. See also: Baking soda overdose Alternative Names Sodium bicarbonate Poisonous Ingredient Sodium bicarbonate is the main... Read more »

Metabolic acidosis

...metabolic Treatment Treatment is aimed at the underlying condition. In certain circumstances, sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) may be given to improve the acidity of the blood. ... Read more »

Sodium in diet

...Some of these added forms are monosodium glutamate, sodium nitrite, sodium saccharin, baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), and sodium benzoate. These are ingredients in condiments and seasonings such... Read more »

Milk-alkali syndrome

...of milk (which is high in calcium) and soluble alkali-like antacids, especially calcium carbonate or sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) over a prolonged period of time. Calcium deposits in the... Read more »

Kidney Stones: Treatment

...A, D, E, and K can result. Vitamin supplementation may be necessary.Medications for Uric Acid StonesSodium Bicarbonate. Patients whose uric acid stones are caused by persistently acidic urine may... Read more »

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Medications

Epirubicin IV Uses and How to Use

...use soap and water or a mixture of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) in plenty of water. If... Read more »

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