About this Video

• Video Title: NEVER Drink Baking Soda Until You Watch This!
• Channel: Dr. Eric Berg DC
• Speakers: Dr. Eric Berg
• Duration: 00:07:01

Introduction

This video discusses the uses and potential dangers of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate). Dr. Berg explains its role in digestion, its benefits for various health issues, and safe usage guidelines. He emphasizes that while it can offer temporary relief for certain conditions, it's crucial to understand its limitations and potential downsides of prolonged use.

Key Takeaways

• Baking soda's role in digestion: The body naturally produces sodium bicarbonate in the pancreas to neutralize stomach acid in the small intestine. Insufficient production can lead to digestive issues.
• Baking soda for acid stomach relief: Baking soda can provide temporary relief from acid stomach symptoms (acid reflux, GERD), but it's not a solution for indigestion (low stomach acid). Other remedies like apple cider vinegar or betaine hydrochloride are recommended for indigestion.
• Baking soda for oral health: It can neutralize mouth acid caused by bacteria, helping with tartar and plaque. However, reducing sugar intake is crucial for long-term oral health.
• Baking soda for other conditions: It may help relieve itching from kidney problems, aid athletes by reducing lactic acid buildup, and prevent kidney stones by dissolving uric acid. It can also be used topically for insect bites (ants and bees, but not wasps or spiders).
• Safe usage: Avoid mixing baking soda with vinegar or lemon juice. Use sparingly and consult a healthcare professional if unsure about usage.

The video suggests the following uses for baking soda:

1. Temporary relief from acid stomach: For acid reflux or GERD, but not for indigestion.

2. Oral health: Neutralizing mouth acid from bacteria to help with plaque and tartar.

3. Relieving itching from kidney problems: Due to its acid-neutralizing properties.

4. Athletic performance enhancement: Reducing lactic acid buildup to improve performance.

5. Kidney stone prevention: Dissolving uric acid.

6. Gout treatment (temporary): Dissolving uric acid.

7. UTI treatment: Changing the environment to inhibit microbial growth.

8. Topical application for insect bites: Specifically, ant and bee stings (but not wasp or spider bites).

9. Cockroach extermination (indirect): A mixture with sugar creates a lethal reaction in their digestive system.

10. Refrigerator odor removal: Absorbing odors.