I'm a bit confused about ph levels when it comes to detox.
I understand that lemon is good for detoxing. Does anybody know why?
I also understand that detoxing can make the body to acid, and taking baking soda is a good idea. So why take lemon?
Personally, if I have a good herx I get some serious acid afterburn the next day, if I don't take some baking soda.
So if I take lemon am I making myself too acid? Or should I counterbalance with a bicarb or extra calcium if I take lemon.
Will counterbalancing the acidity of the lemon affect it's effectiveness?
Any ideas or experience with this?
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Posted by gopats (Member # 5218) on :
I had the same questions at first. Funny thing is that lemon is a base not an acid. So that is why lemon is good.
Posted by sixgoofykids (Member # 11141) on :
Lemon is alkalinizing to the body even though if you test it alone it is an acid. Same with raw apple cider vinegar. They both alkalinize the body.