Baking Soda for Acid Reflux: Why It Treats the Wrong Thing
By Irene A. Paragas, MD | Medically reviewed | October 2026 | 12 min read Baking soda neutralises stomach acid. That part is simple chemistry and it works within minutes. But acid reflux is not caused by too much acid. It is caused by acid being in the wrong place, because the valve at the … Read more