Last year, (October 2009), a Cambridge University study published in the highly respected British Journal of Nutrition stated:
“The concept of diet-induced ‘acidosis’ as a cause of disease has been a subject of interest for more than a century. The present article reviews the history of our evolving understanding of physiological pH, the physiological support for the concept of ‘acidosis’, the causes of acidosis, how it is recognised, its short-term effects as well as the long-term clinical relevance of preventative measures, and the research support for normalisation of pH. The available research makes a compelling case that diet-induced acidosis…is a real phenomenon, and has a significant, clinical, long-term pathophysiological effect that should be recognised and potentially counterbalanced by dietary means.1”
The researchers, Pizzornoa, Frassettoa and Katzinger have clearly identified that acidosis (increased acidity in the blood – pH below 7.365) is a very real threat to our health. “Furthermore, our research has shown that the effects of acidosis can directly contribute to various , arthritis, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, depression/psychological dysfunctions, Crohn’s disease, kidney disease.”
Alkaline Minerals and Cancer Growth
In March 2009, Robey, Baggett, Kirkpatrick et al published a paper in the American Association for Cancer Research Journal demonstrating the potential ability of an alkaline minerals (in this case NaHCO3 – sodium bicarbonate) to raise the extracellular pH of cancer tumor cells and inhibit metastasis. Their research shows that the pH of the tumors are always acidic and by using a highly alkaline minerals to raise the pH – the growth of the cancer (and involvement of lymph nodes) may be prevented. Source: Cancer Research 69, 2260, March 15, 2009
In Cancer Research Journal, in 2006, Gatenby, Gawlinski et al researched and discovered that “chronic exposure of normal tissue to an acidic micro-environment produces toxicity by: (a) normal cell death… and (b) extracellular matrix degradation”. They proffer that glucose imbalance (an acid lifestyle) leads to a chronically acidic microenvironment (the normal cells and molecules that surround a tumor cell) which provides the perfect base for cancer. Source: Cancer Research 66,
Minerals May Prevent Osteoporosis
A recently published study in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism (Vol 94, No 1 96-102, 2009) has provided further evidence that supplementation with alkaline minerals is essential for good health. The objective of the study was to understand the effect of alkaline minerals (potassium bicarbonate, sodium bicarbonate and potassium chloride) on bone health – specifically, the ability of these alkaline minerals to slow the bone resorption rate and calcium excretion. The participants who were taking the bicarbonate supplements had significant reductions in urinary N-telopeptide and calcium excretion when compared to the control group. This means that when taking the alkaline minerals, bones remained stronger and healthier. Source: Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism (Vol 94, No 1 96-102, 2009)
In the Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine, Joseph Campbell provides a thorough review of the scientific literature surrounding minerals and disease and highlights that the alkaline minerals, magnesium and calcium, are critical to the prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD). He also highlights that “Excessive consumption of acid producing foods, results in metabolic acidosis. When this occurs, the parathyroid hormone stimulates the removal of calcium from the bones and teeth (osteolysis), to buffer or neutralize the excess acidity. After many years, such calcium loss results in depleted bone, bone weakness and structure.” Source: Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine Vol. 10, No. 3 & 4, 1995
Mineral Supplementation and pain relief in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
This comprehensive study from the Institute for Prevention and Nutrition (Germany) provided clear and unquestionable evidence that using an alkaline mineral supplement (30g daily) reduced pain and increased movement in patients with moderately active Rheumatoid Arthritis over a 12-week period. Source: The Open Nutrition Journal, 2008, 2, 100-105
BTW, here's a link to Ross' website. He does a great job educating people about the benefits of an alkaline diet.
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