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How do cold drinks neutralise acidity in our stomach ?
- Sumit Oli

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Hi,

Cold drinks do not neutralize the acidity in stomach as it already contains weak acid carbonic acid. Sodium bicarbonate neutralizes the excess acid in the stomach which is also known as antacid.

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How do cold drinks neutralise acidity in our stomach ? - Sumit Oli

Hi, Cold drinks do not neutralize the acidity in stomach as it already contains weak acid carbonic acid. Sodium bicarbonate neutralizes the excess acid in the stomach which is also known as antacid.

How do cold drinks neutralise acidity in our stomach ?
- Sumit Oli

Hi,

Cold drinks do not neutralize the acidity in stomach as it already contains weak acid carbonic acid. Sodium bicarbonate neutralizes the excess acid in the stomach which is also known as antacid.