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Explanation of bicarbonate

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A bicarbonate is a salt containing the anion HCO3-, which is the most important buffer in the blood, it is regulated by the kidney, which excretes it in excess and retains it when needed; it increases with ingestion of excess anti-acids, diuretics and steroids; it is decreased with diarrhoea, liver disease, renal disease and chemical poisoning.

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It's a salt of carbonic acid. it's called sodium bicarbonate. It contains the anion HCO3. It usually refers to bicarbonate of soda (baking soda), a white powder that is a common ingredient in antacids. It is also a byproduct of your body's metabolism.

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