Can you eat soap for acid reflux?

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Can you eat soap for acid reflux? - Lemmy NZ

Just found out soap is alkaline. If you run out of antacids and your acid reflux is really bad, can you eat soap to settle your tummy?

The better replacement is baking soda. Mix a tablespoon in a glass of water, chug. It’s gross at first, but it will annihilate heartburn.

Be warned! The reaction’s byproducts are H2O and CO2, and the reaction doesn’t end in your stomach. Be prepared to expel gas out one end and water out the other.

The burp let’s you know it’s working, and who couldn’t benefit from extra hydration?