Is Baking Soda Good for Dehydration?

When you lose more fluids than normal due to excessive sweating, diarrhea or vomiting, you also lose sodium. Sports drinks contain sodium to replace what's lost due to sweating. Some formulas recommended for rehydrating people when they're sick -- called oral rehydration solutions -- include baking soda in the mix.

Can baking soda cause dehydration?

The sodium in baking soda can increase dehydration and worsen other symptoms. Seek medical attention right away if you have these symptoms: frequent urination. loss of appetite and/or unexplained weight loss.

Can baking soda be used as an electrolyte?

Yes. Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate, which is a different kind of salt than table salt (sodium chloride). Our bodies use both kinds of sodium as electrolytes to meet different needs.