s why people chew gum or suck on hard candies when they get
heartburn to feel better. Gums with
bicarbonate are the best about this.)
Two problems arise, however: the first is that bicarbonate can lead to a rebound effect. You burp like hell because the bicarbonate is neutralizing the acid there. (Ever mix baking soda with vinegar in a cup? Same thing just happened in your stomach.) This isn't bad, but what will the body do when all this liquid is sitting in the stomach?