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Is it ok to add some bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) (not baking powder) to my dry ginger tea? what benefits would that have?

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Dr. Abby Caplin answered

Help with nausea: If you are dealing with nausea, a small amount might help, along with the ginger tea. You'll probably burp a bit. This is not something you want to be doing long term or for any particular health benefit.

Answered 3/17/2013

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A member asked:

Is it ok to add some bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) (not baking powder) to my dry ginger tea? what benefits would that have?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Abby Caplin answered

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