Slow kidney disease
If you have chronic kidney disease, bi-carb soda may help slow down the rate of decline in your kidneys. A 2019 study of 700 people, published in the Journal of Nephrology, found that the group who took bi-carb soda over the three-year study were less likely to reach end-stage renal failure and require dialysis treatment. This was compared to people in the control group, who received the standard level of care for their kidney disease. Overall, the researchers of the study concluded the use of bi-carb soda is safe and can improve outcomes for the kidneys and patients.
Reasons to skip bi-carb soda
Like everything else in life, ingesting too much bi-carb soda can be too much of a good thing. A tablespoon of bi-carb soda dissolved in a glass of water and taken occasionally is fine, but taking too much could impact your health. “Early, after ingestion of too much bi-carb soda, vomiting and diarrhoea are common as the body tries to correct the high sodium concentration by pulling more water into the digestive tract,” Dr Sopal says. “After absorption, high sodium concentrations can cause seizures, dehydration and kidney failure.” Always be sure to consult with your doctor before supplementing your care with anything, including bi-carb soda.
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Source: RD.com
