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Baking soda supplementation wasn’t associated, however, with improvements in blood pressure or cardiovascular disease risk. These findings affirmed 15 or so other studies on the topic.

It has a name too. “This new ‘soda loading’ is kind of the new thing we’re seeing,” Youssef said. She said baking soda also has other, more well-known health benefits.

A mix of vinegar and baking soda is a popular DIY cleaner – but it’s really inefficient. A chemist explains why you should reconsider using this fizzy mixture.