The Wellness Mama Podcast Baking Soda Benefits: Energy, Endurance & pH Balance (Quick Tip- Solo Episode)
Jun 4, 2025
Discover how baking soda can regulate your body's pH and boost energy levels. Learn about its surprising benefits for endurance and athletic performance, including why it was once banned in sports. From supporting kidney health to aiding digestion, it has a multifaceted role in wellness. The podcast also covers safe dosing guidelines and effective usage for recovery and oral health, while advising caution for certain individuals. Transform your routine with this simple ingredient!
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Baking Soda Enhances pH and Oxygen
- Baking soda supports the body's pH, CO2 balance, and mitochondrial function through the bicarbonate buffer system.
- It enhances oxygen delivery to tissues via the Bohr effect, potentially improving energy and endurance.
Baking Soda Boosts Athletic Performance
- Baking soda was banned by WADA for its performance-enhancing effects in delaying muscle fatigue.
- It buffers lactic acid buildup during intense exercise, improving endurance and reducing muscle pain.
Baking Soda Supports Kidney Health
- Baking soda helps slow chronic kidney disease progression by reducing acid load.
- It has medically indicated benefits in kidney support by buffering body's acid.