Baking soda overdose
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Definition This is poisoning from an overdose of baking soda. Some athletes and coaches believe that drinking baking soda prior to competition ("soda loading") helps them perform for longer periods of time. This is extremely dangerous, and in addition to side effects, it actually makes the athletes unable to perform. Alternative Names Soda loading Poisonous Ingredient
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Review Date: 02/28/2006  advertisement
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