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.
Soda loading
...Monosodium glutamate (also called MSG) Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) Baking powder Disodium... Read more »
...tbsp superfine sugar 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 2 eggs, beaten 2 1/4... Read more »
...sodium. Additionally, foods such as baking powder, baking soda, and monosodium glutamate (MSG)... Read more »
...facilitate swallowing. Gargle club soda or water with baking soda or salt to dissolve mucus and... Read more »
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...use soap and water or a mixture of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) in plenty of water. If... Read more »
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