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I was going to mention this too, as well as some of the other warnings. I’ll also add that while it’s extraordinarily effective, 1. It can be counterproductive

I was going to mention this too, as well as some of the other warnings. I’ll also add that while it’s extraordinarily effective, 1. It can be counterproductive if you’re experiencing acid reflux, particularly if you’re laying down. The acid neutralization produces a lot of gas (you’ll burp a lot), which can flush acid up your esophagus before it can be neutralized. It’s awful and packaging that discusses its antacid usage explicitly recommend against use with reflux and heartburn caused by overeating for a reason. 2. Excessive usage can also be counterproductive. The more you regulate your internal acidity, the more your body will try to find balance, and you risk over-producing digestive acids even without triggers if you use this regularly. I’m relating both from painful experience. By all means, keep some bicarb handy! Just don’t overdo it.

Godel_unicode 5y ago
> The more you regulate your internal acidity, the more your body will try to find balance... You seem to be full of bad unsubstantiated health advice, for some reason. This is, of course, not true.
- eyelidlessness 5y ago
  Yes, you’re right, my comments about coffee were obviously health advice and I definitely appreciate you becoming my fact check stalker. Go on.
- klipt 5y ago
  There is absolutely a rebound effect where suppressing acid production in the stomach over time causes more acid to be produced: https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112564382 https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112564... > Stomach cells that make acid multiply over several weeks of exposure to a PPI in an effort to overcome the drug's effect. When the PPI is stopped, they pour out more acid than ever.
  - hvidgaard 5y ago
    And luckily stepping down reverses the production to "normal" level. PPIs are so potent that you can basically stop the acid production, which is not what you want except for a short period of time.
  - Godel_unicode 5y ago
    Which is totally irrelevant as baking soda isn't a PPI.

Godel_unicode 5y ago

> The more you regulate your internal acidity, the more your body will try to find balance... You seem to be full of bad unsubstantiated health advice, for some reason. This is, of course, not true.

eyelidlessness 5y ago
Yes, you’re right, my comments about coffee were obviously health advice and I definitely appreciate you becoming my fact check stalker. Go on.
klipt 5y ago
There is absolutely a rebound effect where suppressing acid production in the stomach over time causes more acid to be produced: https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112564382 https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112564... > Stomach cells that make acid multiply over several weeks of exposure to a PPI in an effort to overcome the drug's effect. When the PPI is stopped, they pour out more acid than ever.
- hvidgaard 5y ago
  And luckily stepping down reverses the production to "normal" level. PPIs are so potent that you can basically stop the acid production, which is not what you want except for a short period of time.
- Godel_unicode 5y ago
  Which is totally irrelevant as baking soda isn't a PPI.