A pinch of baking soda for better sight

A pinch of baking soda for better sight
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A pinch of baking soda can help people see better by modifying the visual signal generated by photoreceptors in the eye that detect light, say researchers. Much of the bicarbonate (baking soda) in our bodies comes from carbon dioxide which is produced as a waste product in all cells, although some is ingested with carbonated beverages and certain types of foods.

New York: A pinch of baking soda can help people see better by modifying the visual signal generated by photoreceptors in the eye that detect light, say researchers. Much of the bicarbonate (baking soda) in our bodies comes from carbon dioxide which is produced as a waste product in all cells, although some is ingested with carbonated beverages and certain types of foods. It makes sparkling water sparkle; causes bread to rise, absorb odours and can be used for cleaning all sorts of stuff, including your teeth. In the body, it plays essential roles in buffering pH levels, aiding in digestion and neutralising lactic acid produced during physical exertion.

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