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Title: ph level
Post by: mopar_freak on July 31, 2008, 01:20:18 PM
i really didn't know where to post this question.
how would one go about normalizing their ph alkaline levels?
Title: Re: ph level
Post by: candidizzle on July 31, 2008, 01:24:51 PM
lemon juice
Title: Re: ph level
Post by: Cooker on August 02, 2008, 07:13:35 AM
Lemon juice is acidic so I don't think that will help much.

Glutamine works well.
Title: Re: ph level
Post by: dustin on August 02, 2008, 07:29:11 AM
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.
Title: Re: ph level
Post by: flexingtonsteele on August 02, 2008, 08:58:21 AM
lots of green veggies take a good calcium and magnesium supplement and that should help out as well.
Title: Re: ph level
Post by: Cooker on August 02, 2008, 09:32:43 AM
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.
Title: Re: ph level
Post by: dustin on August 02, 2008, 09:41:43 AM
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.
Title: Re: ph level
Post by: Cooker on August 02, 2008, 12:33:57 PM
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.
Title: Re: ph level
Post by: Necrosis on August 03, 2008, 09:39:34 AM
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.
Title: Re: ph level
Post by: Cooker on August 03, 2008, 11:05:34 AM
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.