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Baking Soda And Weight Loss: Trend Versus Fact
Soda Lean has the word "soda" in its name, so it helps to say clearly what it is not. It is not a baking soda drink.
The Trend
Videos online claim that a glass of baking soda in water burns fat or speeds up metabolism. Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate, a common kitchen powder used in baking and as an occasional antacid.
What The Evidence Says
Nutrition experts and fact-checkers have not found good clinical evidence that baking soda causes fat loss. A temporary change on the scale after a shot of salty water is usually water moving around, not fat leaving the body.
The Real Downsides
A single teaspoon of baking soda holds roughly 1,200 mg of sodium. Large or frequent amounts can upset the stomach, cause gas and disturb the body's salt and acid balance. People with high blood pressure, kidney problems or heart conditions should be especially careful.
How Soda Lean Is Different
Soda Lean is a capsule with chicory root inulin, potato resistant starch and a three-strain probiotic blend. It comes with a label, an amount for each ingredient and clear directions. Read the ingredient guide.
The Bottom Line
There is no shortcut in a glass of baking soda. Steady meals, movement and sleep matter far more than any trend.
Illustrative comparison, not data.
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.