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Is Sodium bicarbonate legit?
In context of Sodium bicarbonate·Mixed evidence70/100
In our editorial model, Sodium bicarbonate maps to a Mixed evidence verdict at 70/100 overall (evidence 74/100, safety 62/100, hype gap 35/100). Buffers acid during high-intensity exercise; evidence exists for specific efforts, but GI side effects limit practicality.
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