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Is bakingsoda safe as a laxative?
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People used it: For that with apparent good results. But, if you talk to gastroenterologist they don't recommend using it for that. Basically it's an antacid but in excess can change the blood ph dangerously. In my humble medical opinion i won't recommend the use as laxative.
Answered 7/22/2015
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