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Baking soda is an antacid, and works as well as any other over-the-counter antacid. It neutralizes stomach acid that is present. It is short acting, however, as the stomach will continue to produce acid. Drugs such as Pepcid and Tagamet act by preventing secretion of stomach acid. They take a bit longer to work initially, but are much longer acting. For an occasional bout of dyspepsia baking soda may help; for chronic heartburn/reflux, the blocking agents are much more effective.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 15y agoThat was the "household cure" for heartburn, or acid reflux, before more specific remedies were created. It's an okay emergency measure, but not a good one to use regularly, as it messes with the pH of the stomach and puts WAY too much sodium into the body.
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∙ 11y agoYes it does lower the acidity, however my guess is that the amount of baking soda you would need to completely neutralize the acid in coffee would significantly change the taste of the coffee. I add a pinch to my coffee to smooth out the taste a bit.
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∙ 13y agoDefinitely, baking soda is a base so it will neutralise the acid.
Do you have stomach pains?
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∙ 11y ago1/2 teaspoon of Baking Soda to 4 oz of water.
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∙ 6y agoBaking soda in water is sometimes used for heartburn, but it is not the best thing. It relieves the initial pain from stomach acid, but it also stimulates the production of even more acid.
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Can you use regular vinegar and baking soda to help hives?
No it produs more acidity
How do you use baking soda to remove acids from organic extract?
Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate. Sodium bicarbonate is a base compound. So it can be used to remove acidity.
Can you create a good pH in your body using baking soda an how much would you use?
using a quarter teaspoon of baking soda mixed in 4.oz wateryour body can change the acidity to alchaline.
Do dutch cookies use baking soda or baking powder?
The recipe that I use calls for baking soda.
What did people in the 1800's use for a bee sting?
they treat bee sting in the 1800 by cold food and snow
Cookie baking with baking soda and baking powder?
i say you use baking soda i use it every time i make cookies
Can use bicarbonate of soda and baking soda together?
Bicarbonate of soda and baking soda are the same thing. If you are referring to baking powder, please check the provided link which explains the difference between baking soda and baking powder, and what happens if you use them together.
What everyday use is trona used for?
Trona is a mineral. In its form of soda ash, Trona can be used to make paper. It can also be added to water to reduce acidity and as an additive to soaps and detergent to make them more alkaline. Baking soda and baking powder come from Trona.
Can you use yeast instead of baking soda o baking soda?
yes
When should you use baking soda?
You should use baking soda when you washing clothes or you can put it in drinks.
What do you use for baking soda?
Not sure what the question is asking.Baking soda cannot replace baking powder. Baking powder will raise a batter by itself; baking soda requires additional ingredients with which to react and raise the batter.For a homemade recipe for baking powder, see here: http://frugalliving.about.com/od/condimentsandspices/r/Baking_Powder.htmAn additional note: baking powder will go bad over time, so if your recipes are turning out flat instead of fluffy, try getting some new baking powder.
If receipe calls for baking mix what do you use?
baking soda, club soda, baking powder, strawberries, and ovaltine
