Baking soda at night before bed for Heartburn/GERD

102 IQ Points•Jan 25, 2026

My Symptoms

I was having heartburn every night when I would go to bed. It would keep me up at night with severe symptoms of pain and discomfort.

My Hypothesis

Baking soda is an over-the-counter food grade acid buffer. My hypothesis was that by drinking baking soda in water, I would buffer my stomach acid and have fewer symptoms of heartburn.

What I Tried

Baking soda at night before bed

I took 1/4th teaspoon of baking soda in 6 oz of water, 30 minutes before bed, for 5 days.

Duration: 5 days

Cost: $0.01 per night

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Results

Before

1/10

Terrible

I was miserable every night due to heartburn. I was having problems sleeping due to the constant reflux. I was very unhappy.

After

9/10

Excellent

I noticed immediate improvement in my symptoms as soon as I took the baking soda. The relief is almost immediate, but I also noticed that over five days my need for baking soda went down as my heartburn was improving naturally. I still occasionally take it, but I do not need it every night.

89% improvement

Highly Effective (poster's result)

89%

Community Average Improvement

Based on 1 person

Timeline to Improvement

5 days - The relief from heartburn is immediate after taking bacon soda, but I took it for five nights in a row with significant long-term improvement in my heartburn symptoms.

Side Effects

Belching

Confidence Level

5/5

The improvement in heartburn symptoms is immediate as soon as you take baking soda.

Conclusion

Baking soda is an effective treatment for heartburn.

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