Baking Soda Diet: The Internet’s Most Unexpected Weight Loss Obsession

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Can pantry staples really fuel muscle growth after 50? I put baking soda and beetroot juice head-to-head in a 7-week test—and the results might surprise you.

Baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, is known to delay fatigue and boost performance, especially during resistance training with multiple sets. That’s because it helps buffer muscle acidity, letting you crank out extra reps. The International Society of Sports Nutrition recommends a dose of 0.3 grams per kilogram of body weight. I followed those guidelines: they allowed me to break through a stubborn plateau and my best results came from using baking soda alone.

But it’s not ideal for everyone: if you need to watch your sodium intake, steer clear.

Beetroot juice, on the other hand, only stays potent for 2 to 5 days after opening. By the end of my experiment, mine may have lost much of its power—but when combining fresh beetroot with baking soda, I got a noticeable boost.

Wanna see which works for you? Test them by recording and tracking your progress. And let us know the results in the comments.