Question

why are sodium bicarbonate and lemon juice used during indigestion

Answer 1

Explanation:

because it possess some chemical and enzymes which help in digestion

Answer 2

Answer:

• Sodium bicarbonate and lemon juice are used during indigestion to neutralize the pH of stomach acid, HCl.
• Baking soda or sodium bicarbonate being basic in nature and lemon juice rich in citric acid is acidic in nature.
• So a combination of this would neutralize the pH and changes it into an acceptable range.
• Taking both together can control both acid reflux and acidity symptoms.
• However, care should be taken to mix them in appropriate proportions to avoid any further acidity or alkalinity of the stomach digestive juices.