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But what makes the experience unique—other than the water itself, rich in sulfur, carbon dioxide, bicarbonate, and minerals—is the thermal plankton, a microorganism that develops naturally in the sulfurous water and is considered a secret boon for the skin.
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Chiara Barzini, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2026
Some studies suggest our bodies will be able to handle increases in carbon dioxide without negative impacts, even under worst-case global warming scenarios, by breathing more and increasing bicarbonate production.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
In human blood, CO2 is converted into bicarbonate, which at normal concentrations serves an important role in maintaining healthy pH levels.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 5 Mar. 2026
As a result, blood bicarbonate levels during the cycling test were a little lower in the new study, which might explain the differences.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 25 Feb. 2026
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Chiara Barzini, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2026
Some studies suggest our bodies will be able to handle increases in carbon dioxide without negative impacts, even under worst-case global warming scenarios, by breathing more and increasing bicarbonate production.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
In human blood, CO2 is converted into bicarbonate, which at normal concentrations serves an important role in maintaining healthy pH levels.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 5 Mar. 2026
As a result, blood bicarbonate levels during the cycling test were a little lower in the new study, which might explain the differences.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Bicarbonate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bicarbonate. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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bicarbonate
noun
bi·car·bon·ate
(ˈ)bī-ˈkär-bə-ˌnāt 
-nət
: an acid carbonate
Medical Definition
bicarbonate
noun
bi·car·bon·ate
(ˈ)bī-ˈkär-bə-ˌnāt, -nət
: an acid carbonate
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