metabolic acidosis

[Necrosis]

im trying to reduce low grade metabolic acidosis.

obviously a high alkaline diet will work, as i think ive had way to much protein and still eat way to much protein.


however, here in lies the problem.

i still want to be big, but im in low grade acidosis(like most bodybuilders) and have low energy etc...

any ideas on what foods i can eat to maintain my mass(about 240 15% bodyfat) or recipes. i already know the foods that produce alkaline ash, but its basically a vegeterian diet. Any ideas?

[Dr. D]

how do you know if you have metabolic acidosis?
 Ph is specific to body compartment and body fluid. So, when making any reference to pH without making a clear statement as to where the measurement is taking place (urine, venous blood, arterial blood, saliva, and even specific organs. The stomach, small intestine and large intestine, for example, all have different optimal pH levels!
 It has been argued by many that sprinting around the block once will produce a far greater shift in pH towards acidity than eating nothing but meat all day long. I have personally tested my own urine and saliva every hour for days on end and let me assure you, if you were to do the same, you would quickly find that what you do with exercise and how close you are to your needs for water consumption will influence your pH FAR more than what you eat. I've knocked my urine pH down from 7 to 5 in 10 minutes of squatting with sets of 10 on a one minute rest in just a few sets! You will produce plenty of CO2 that way.

[Necrosis]

how do you know if you have metabolic acidosis?
 Ph is specific to body compartment and body fluid. So, when making any reference to pH without making a clear statement as to where the measurement is taking place (urine, venous blood, arterial blood, saliva, and even specific organs. The stomach, small intestine and large intestine, for example, all have different optimal pH levels!
 It has been argued by many that sprinting around the block once will produce a far greater shift in pH towards acidity than eating nothing but meat all day long. I have personally tested my own urine and saliva every hour for days on end and let me assure you, if you were to do the same, you would quickly find that what you do with exercise and how close you are to your needs for water consumption will influence your pH FAR more than what you eat. I've knocked my urine pH down from 7 to 5 in 10 minutes of squatting with sets of 10 on a one minute rest in just a few sets! You will produce plenty of CO2 that way.

ive tested my saliva and urine and its slightly acidic, not in the alkaline range i want it to be in.

what recomendations you would have?

positive thinking
fruits,veggies
greens drink
lemon juice

ive read all the literature out there on it, its all the same. basically raw vegetarian. what methods or steps did you find effective in raising your ph?

[Dr. D]

ive tested my saliva and urine and its slightly acidic, not in the alkaline range i want it to be in.

what recomendations you would have?

positive thinking
fruits,veggies
greens drink
lemon juice

ive read all the literature out there on it, its all the same. basically raw vegetarian. what methods or steps did you find effective in raising your ph?

Like I told you before, I personally use Metabolic Typing with all my clients. People have different needs at different times. I had a woman who was a complete fruit and veg freak. Her Ph Test ( home and her doctor) came back so acidic she demanded to take it 3x mores times!!! Still the same results.
Your body's Circadian Rhythms go through tides of Acid and Alkaline 2x in a 24hr. period. I really wouldn't worry too much about it unless you are truly sick.