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Getbig Bodybuilding Boards => Nutrition, Products & Supplements Info => Topic started by: mopar_freak on July 31, 2008, 01:20:18 PM
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i really didn't know where to post this question.
how would one go about normalizing their ph alkaline levels?
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lemon juice
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Lemon juice is acidic so I don't think that will help much.
Glutamine works well.
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If you're taking a few protein shakes here and there then I wouldn't worry about consuming more glutamine through powders and shit. Only way I'd take glutamine is if my health were in peril and I was mainlining it.
Eat yo' greens, nucka. Unless you've got some sort of specific health challenges, you probably shouldn't preoccupy your mind with ph concerns.
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lots of green veggies take a good calcium and magnesium supplement and that should help out as well.
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Unless you've got some sort of specific health challenges, you probably shouldn't preoccupy your mind with ph concerns.
For the average person I would agree with this but for BB'ers who are eating 250+ grams of protein per day it might be adantageous to consider eating/supplementing to adjust pH.
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For the average person I would agree with this but for BB'ers who are eating 250+ grams of protein per day it might be adantageous to consider eating/supplementing to adjust pH.
That's a reasonable point. I know that a lot of my bodybuilding brethren neglect their greens though. I am guilty of this myself. I've recently started eating a lot more greens, especially now that I'm dieting and I think it's making a difference.
For most people, I think this would suffice. If not, they may need medical attention nonetheless. But that's still a good point. Safety first, right? In Canada here we can get blood tests for anything and it's free, but I realize that down South it's a little harder. I often forget how easy we have it up here. Everyone should still get a bit of blood work or a check up, just to know where they sit.
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Agreed, many neglect their greens and they are certainly important in the regulation of pH. Those that neglect getting their greens in the form of whole foods, a quality greens supplement would be a great addition to their supplement program.
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Lemon juice is acidic so I don't think that will help much.
Glutamine works well.
lemon juice causes massive amounts of sodium bicarbonate release from pancreatic cells= alkaline forming ash.
lemon juice>glutamine.
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lemon juice causes massive amounts of sodium bicarbonate release from pancreatic cells= alkaline forming ash.
lemon juice>glutamine.
This was certainly a new one for me so I did a little research and this is actually quite interesting.
FWIW - From what I was able to find 2 Tablespoons is adequate and should preferrably be consumed before the meal.
Thanks for setting me straight.