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Q: Max Allowable Alkalinity

asked by: gowty on February 22nd, 2005

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Took baking soda to increase alkalinity after getting a urine ph reading of 6. Stopped taking baking soda after getting a reading of 7 after only a day or so.

Is there a maximum level of alkalinity beyond which one should not go?

Should one stop taking baking soda as soon as the urine ph reaches 7 or should one stop only when the swelling and pain stops?

Is it safe to keep taking baking soda, or to sprinkle it in food once in a while?

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