That makes perfect sense. I hate barfing but if I ever have to barf, I will use that trick. Italians have known about the baking soda remedy for a very long time -- they even have a brand name antacid that's been around since forever called Brioschi that is nothing more than flavored baking soda pellets:
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https://supermarketitaly.com/products/brioschi-lemon-flavored-effervescent-glass-jar-8-5-oz