Old pantry staple is new again with people using it to improve fitness, disease and more. But it has risks.

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Report Overview: The article provides a balanced view on the use of baking soda for various health benefits and risks. It includes expert opinions and research findings, and it cautions readers about potential risks. However, there are a few instances of unsubstantiated claims and appeal to authority.

Sides Objectivity Scores

Pro Baking Soda (80)

Against Baking Soda (90)

Sides Representation Balance

Favored Side

None

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Detected Manipulations & Suggested Changes

Unsubstantiated claims

Claims made without sufficient evidence or research backing.

The article mentions that some people believe baking soda improves exercise performance, acid reflux, energy levels, and more without providing strong evidence for all these claims.

Provide more specific studies or research findings to back up these claims.

Clarify that these are anecdotal reports and not scientifically proven benefits.

Appeal to authority

Using an authority figure's opinion as evidence without sufficient supporting data.

The article quotes Frances Largeman-Roth and Grace Derocha extensively without always providing the scientific studies that support their statements.

Include references to specific studies or data that support the experts' opinions.

Balance expert opinions with more empirical evidence.

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