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Anyone else have severe constipation?
Digestive Health | Last Active: Feb 4 7:50pm | Replies (490)Comment receiving replies
@pml I remember my mom telling me about using baking soda but I'm not sure I would give it a try based on possible rare side effects and there's not much evidence that it works. If I tried it, I would really be careful on how much and often. You might want to check out the rare side effects of using it listed here:
--- Using Baking Soda for Constipation Relief: https://www.healthline.com/health/digestive-health/baking-soda-for-constipation
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Hi John,
Interesting article! However, did you notice that the rare side effects result from using too much baking soda? I don't think that 1 teaspoon or so would be considered too much which is what I use. I've used baking soda and water for constipation for 70 years and have never had any of these side effects. Plus the way baking soda and water tastes is awful; even with lemon juice! No one would want to use it too often. I certainly don't want to use it anymore than I have to because of the taste! However, it is natural and it does work!
PML