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Originally Posted by kiwi33
Hi Eskiemom
With respect, the idea of eating " alkaline foods" is a myth though it is popular in the comp/alt med community.
There is well-established physiology (the CO2/HCO3 equilibrium, catalysed by carbonic anhydrase) which keeps body pH within narrow limits (pH 7.4 or so).
What you eat will not change this - there is nothing " chemical" wrong with you  .
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Your right, about that your body tries to maintain homeostasis at a neutral PH. Certain conditions called acidosis, alklaosis, can happen under certain diseases.