SINGAPORE: To reduce sodium intake in Singapore, the Health Promotion Board (HPB) is pushing people to switch from regular salt to lower-sodium alternatives. More than one in three Singaporeans have ...

Antacids are over-the-counter drugs that help relieve symptoms of pain and discomfort caused by conditions such as heartburn, indigestion, and acid reflux, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Antacids ...

Sodium bicarbonate is an antacid medication that may help treat metabolic acidosis in people with kidney disease. If a person has kidney disease, it may cause them to develop metabolic acidosis. This ...

Magnesium hydroxide draws water into your intestines and eases and increases the movement of the intestinal contents, resulting in a laxative action. Though magnesium hydroxide is a safe and effective ...

Illinois Sustainable Technology Center, Prairie Research Institute, University of Illinois at Urbana−Champaign, Champaign, Illinois 61820, United States Article Views are the COUNTER-compliant sum of ...

Bread, rolls, pancakes, and waffles are high in sodium and should be eaten occasionally. Deli meats like ham, bacon, and salami contain high sodium levels. Canned soups, including chicken noodle soup, ...