The alkaline diet: is there evidence that an alkaline pH diet benefits health?

Author: Schwalfenberg GK.

Source: J Environ Public Health.

Year: 2012

Comment:

The author of this article notes, "Much has been written in the lay literature as well as many online sites expounding on the benefits of the alkaline diet. This paper is an attempt to balance the evidence that is found in the scientific literature."

Abstract / Excerpt:

“This review looks at the role of an alkaline diet in health. Pubmed was searched looking for articles on pH, potential renal acid loads, bone health, muscle, growth hormone, back pain, vitamin D and chemotherapy. Many books written in the lay literature on the alkaline diet were also reviewed and evaluated in light of the published medical literature. There may be some value in considering an alkaline diet in reducing morbidity and mortality from chronic diseases and further studies are warranted in this area of medicine.”

Citation:

Schwalfenberg GK.  The alkaline diet: is there evidence that an alkaline pH diet benefits health? J Environ Public Health. 2012; 2012:727630.