Application | Recommended Dose (Adults & Teenagers) | Key Precautions & Who Should Avoid |
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Athletic Performance | 0.3 g/kg body weight (single dose) or 0.4–0.5 g/kg per day (loading protocol) | Risk of gastrointestinal distress; divide into smaller doses. |
Sunburn & Skin Soaks | 2 ounces (60 grams) in a cool bath | Avoid excessive or prolonged use to prevent skin irritation and stripping of the skin's natural acid mantle. |
Oral Hygiene | Equal parts baking soda and water (for paste) | Not a substitute for regular toothpaste. Use with caution to avoid enamel erosion. |
Heartburn & Indigestion | 1/2 tsp dissolved in 4 oz. of water, no more than 7 doses per day | Do not use for more than 2 weeks. Avoid if pregnant or have heart/kidney conditions. Do not take on a very full stomach. |