Food study - Acid/Alkaline Levels
I'm not saying this stuff is true... I'm just collecting info.
http://www.westonaprice.org/basicnut...ralprimer.html
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...Magnesium...It is magnesium, not calcium, that helps form hard tooth enamel, resistant to decay. Like calcium and chloride, magnesium also plays a role in regulating the acid-alkaline balance in the body....
...A diet high in carbohydrates, oxalic acid in foods like raw spinach and phytic acid found in whole grains can cause (magnesium) deficiencies...
...High amounts of zinc and vitamin D increase magnesium requirements...
...Magnesium deficiency can result in coronary heart disease, chronic weight loss, obesity, fatigue, epilepsy and impaired brain function. Chocolate cravings are a sign of magnesium deficiency....
...Calcium: Not only vital for strong bones and teeth, calcium is also needed for the heart and nervous system and for muscle growth and contraction. Good calcium status prevents acid-alkaline imbalances in the blood. The best sources of usable calcium are dairy products and bone broth...
Phytic acid in the bran of grains that have not been soaked, fermented, sprouted or naturally leavened will bind with calcium and other minerals in the intestinal tract, making these minerals less available. Sufficient vitamin D is needed for calcium absorption as is a proper potassium/calcium ratio in the blood. Sugar consumption and stress both pull calcium from the bones.
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