Drinking Baking Soda in Water Can Combat Constipation and Acid Reflux and Cancer
Learn about the potential benefits of drinking baking soda daily, including relief from heartburn, indigestion, kidney disease and even Cancer. Okay, maybe youāve yet to finish a container of baking sodaālike, not even close. But nowās probably a good time to start using it more. Why? Well, according to Britt Brandon, a certified personal trainer and certified fitness nutrition specialist, baking soda can do much more than absorb the stink in your fridge, make delicious baked goods, or even help whiten your teeth. Namely, it may offer a few health benefits when mixed with a glass of water. But this begs the question: how much baking soda is safe to drink daily? Indeed, the container of baking soda hanging out in the back of your fridge for far too long contains the mineral sodium bicarbonate, which has been linked to easing digestion1 and even boosting cardiovascular health2. But there are some important caveats to note about drinking baking soda, especially for your stomach. Although the mere thought of consuming baking soda might sound a little (okay, a lot) off-putting, registered dietitians say itās nothing to be afraid ofāat least not when done correctly. Whatās more, according to Frances Largeman-Roth, RDN, nutrition expert and author of the upcoming book Everyday Snack Tray, for most people, itās usually safe to drink. Lauren Manaker, MS, RDN, LD, CLEC, CPT, a registered dietitian based in Charleston, echoes the general safety of drinking baking soda but highlights that it can pose some risks if you consume too much. āThere have been reports of toxicity when people ingest baking soda, but generally, with an appropriate serving, it can be okay,ā Manaker says.