Minerals are important to the organism - the human body however is not capable of producing them. That is why minerals need to be provided as part of our food.
Function
Bicarbonate has an acid-neutralising effect and balances the taste of carbonic acid.
Definition
Bicarbonate (hydrogen carbonate) is not a mineral, but a component of the salts of carbonic acid. HCO3- is its chemical formula. Your body produces bicarbonate.
Daily requirement
Bicarbonate (hydrogen carbonate) is not a mineral, but a component of the salts of carbonic acid. HCO3- is its chemical formula. Your body produces bicarbonate.
Function
Bicarbonate has an acid-neutralising effect and balances the taste of carbonic acid.
Definition
Bicarbonate (hydrogen carbonate) is not a mineral, but a component of the salts of carbonic acid. HCO3- is its chemical formula. Your body produces bicarbonate.
Daily requirement
Unlike many essential nutrients, for example, calcium and magnesium, your body can generate bicarbonate, but generally in insufficient amounts for optimum health and wellness. There is no recommended daily allowance.