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I have gerd and am a coffee drinker. is there any benefit in adding baking soda to coffee to minimize gastric distress?
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It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. Taking baking soda may add more problems that it may solve. If you are overweight losing weight is imperative. It would be prudent to see a doctor, preferably a GI specialist. Wish you good health!
Answered 4/8/2021
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