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½ Tsp Baking Soda

Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate, a refined alkaline powder commonly used as a leavening agent in baking and sometimes as an antacid. It is not a whole food and contributes sodium rather than meaningful vitamins or calories.

Beneficial properties

leavening agent alkaline compound antacid use very low calorie

Nutritional highlights

Baking soda provides sodium and bicarbonate, with negligible calories, protein, fat, fiber, vitamins, or minerals beyond sodium.

Caution. High in sodium; excessive intake can worsen high blood pressure, fluid retention, or cause metabolic alkalosis, and it may interact with some medications when used as an antacid.

Conditions it helps with

Body Over-Acidity
Includes: Acidosis
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High Blood Pressure
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High Blood Pressure
Includes: High Blood Pressure / Hypertension
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Swelling, Water Retention & Lymph Backup
Includes: Edema, Fluid Retention
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