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I read that half a teaspoon of baking soda in a glass of water will help with nausea. is that true?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Sometimes: It basically functions as an antacid, so it depends most on "where" the nausea is coming from--if upset stomach, should help. If from your brain / elsewhere (like w/viral infections), might not. Worth a try.

Answered 9/29/2016

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