Baking Soda

Tips for Drinking Baking Soda

• Baking soda is high in sodium. It's not safe in high doses and shouldn't be used for long periods of time.
• Individuals who have edema, liver disease, kidney disease, or high blood pressure shouldn't use baking soda.
• Baking soda should be considered unsafe for nursing mothers or pregnant women unless advised by their doctors.
• Possible side effects of drinking baking soda in water include cramping of the stomach and increased thirstiness.
• Contact your doctor if you experience swelling of the feet, weakness, slow breathing, or nausea.
• NEVER take baking powder; it is an entirely different substance than baking soda or sodium bicarbonate. Ingredients in baking powder can harm your body.
• Avoid drinking anything with bicarbonate of soda if you're on a sodium-restricted diet or if you have high blood pressure, unless directed by your doctor.
• If you're on prescription drugs, get medical clearance before taking baking soda.
• Do not give baking soda with water to children younger than age five.
• If you have a full stomach, do not drink baking soda water until you've had a chance to digest.
• Athletes should find out from their trainers and doctors if baking soda is considered a banned performance enhancer in their sport.
• To avoid impurities like aluminum that some brands of baking soda may contain, you can buy pure sodium bicarbonate, which is widely available online.
• Be cautious with baking soda and consult your doctor if you are on a sodium-restricted diet or have high blood pressure, because it's moderately high in sodium.