You’ve probably seen claims online that baking soda is a miracle cure for everything from arthritis to chronic pain. While baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) does have a few medically recognized uses, the idea that it can eliminate 13 health problems is not supported by scientific evidence.
Let’s separate fact from fiction.
What Is Baking Soda?
Baking soda is a white, alkaline powder commonly used for:
- Baking
- Cleaning
- Removing odors
In medicine, sodium bicarbonate is sometimes used under professional supervision to treat certain health conditions.
