Sodium bicarbonate is commonly used as an antacid to neutralize stomach acidity and can be helpful in certain gastrointestinal conditions. However, when it comes to bile salt malabsorption specifically, the role of sodium bicarbonate is not as clear-cut.
Bile salt malabsorption can lead to an array of gastrointestinal symptoms, including diarrhea and fatty stools, and may also result in excessive bile acids in the intestines, potentially causing


