A registered dietitian shares why drinking lemon water with baking soda to neutralize the acid is overhyped and ineffective.

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Baking soda, a.k.a.

This is how antacids, and even baking soda alone, can lessen indigestion and heartburn.

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And given Tamburellos explanation of how baking soda works, the science behind this makes a ton of sense.

It also begs the question: Can baking soda lower the acidity oflemon water, too?

Lemon water with baking soda: lame or legit?

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registered dietitian and nutrition educator withFresh Communications

According to Tamburello, however, its not quite that simple.

She also affirms that this isnt recommended for long-term use.

The acidity of lemon water could agitatethose with GERDand exacerbate diarrhea for those with sensitive stomachs, says Tamburello.

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Additionally, the acidity of drinking lemon water over a long period of timemay weaken teeth enamel.

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