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Alkaline Salts Capsules - 880mg, 100ctAN ALKALINE POWDER MINERAL MIXTURE IN CAPSULE FORM
FORMULATED AS AN EASILY ABSORBED CITRATE COMPOUND
HELPS WITH AN ACID METABOLISM DUE TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS AND A "MODERN" DIET
WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT? – ACIDS AND BASES
Salts, such as common cooking salts, can be dissolved in water. This means the chemically bound ions (electrically charged particles) are dissolved from each other and are now in a free state. Acids are chemical compounds that emit hydrogen ions (H+-ions) and bases absorb hydrogen ions. Example: In the case of hydrogen chloride (HCl), H+-ions are freed, the water becomes acid, and hydrochloric acid is produced. With sodium hydroxide (NaOH) hydroxyl ions are formed (OH-), the water turns basic, and Caustic soda is produced. The more H+-ions are present in a solution, the more acid it is. The less H+-ions are in a solution, the more basic (alkaline) it is.
The scale for the concentration of hydrogen ions is called the pH value. This stands for potential Hydrogen (strength of the hydrogen). The pH value indicates whether a solution reacts alkaline, neutral, or acid. In a neutral solution, such as pure water, the pH is exactly 7. The pH of an acid solution is less than 7, the pH of an alkaline solution is higher than 7.
 THE IMPORTANCE OF THE BLOOD PH
Since all metabolic reactions are dependent on the pH, which is to say they only operate ideally within a certain range of pH, the organism must stabilize the blood-pH within a narrow range of between 7.36 and 7.44 (many researchers feel the range is actually much smaller). Only in this range is the blood ideally supplied with oxygen. If the blood pH goes over 7.44, there is a risk to develop a degenerative condition.
ACIDOSIS (EXCESSIVE ACIDITY)
All metabolic reactions produce H+-ions that are being excreted through the kidneys or have to be absorbed by buffer substances (such as alkalizing minerals). The amount of free bases in the body is 20 times higher than the amount of free acids. That is an indication that life mainly takes place in an alkaline range. For every acid molecule, there are 20 alkaline molecules in our body to act as a buffer against damage. This huge buffer capacity protects us from an acute acidosis, an acute over-acidity. This happens quite rarely, fortunately, and is a medical emergency. Much more common is a hidden, latent acidosis.
Latent metabolic acidosis is a widespread phenomenon in our times. The causes are manifold:
• Environmental: The exhaust of carbon dioxide by humans is estimated to be 32 billion metric tons per year. Climate experts have calculated that this has led to the highest concentration in CO2 in the last 650,000 years of the Earth’s history. Carbon dioxide is produced in the process of burning fossil fuels, such as oil, coal, or natural gas. CO2 dissolves in water and then falls as "acid rain" onto our soils. This in turn leads to over acidity of the soil and a lack of alkaline minerals in our foods.
• Diet: Note the foods that are knowm to be acid forming in the human body. Acids are produced by metabolizing foods with sulfur containing amino acids (sulfuric acid), phosphates (phosphoric acid), carbohydrates, and fats (ketoic acid, lactic acid). The acid and base tables that can often be found in literature are based on the research of Ragnar Berg in 1912. Unfortunately, Berg did not research acids and bases, but cations and anions, which is quite a different thing. We now know that what matters is the presence of hydrogen ions, but it holds true that a vegetarian diet will produce more alkaline metabolites than a "typical" American diet.
• Lack of exercise, stress, and dehydration due to low consumption of pure water can also lead to a slow, systemic acidosis.
ACIDOSIS AND THE CLARK PROTOCOL
In the book "The Cure for All Diseases", Dr. Hulda Clark discusses balancing the pH of the body (see. CFAD, p.57ff.) She mentions that pain in the toes and feet can be related to acid deposits in the tissues. These deposits consist of the same crystals that form kidney stones. To dissolve them Dr. Clark recommends zapping, the kidney cleanse, removing dental cavities and the liver flush, as well as alkalizing the blood with the following measures, to be done before going to bed:
• Taking two oyster shell tablets (750mg calcium) and a tablet of magnesium oxide (300mg).
• A cup of sterilized milk or buttermilk, hot or cold, and a magnesium oxide tablet (300mg).
• ˝ tsp. baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) in water, or even better 1 tsp. of a combination of sodium and potassium bicarbonate in a ratio of 2:1. This mixture is also especially helpful in the case of allergic reactions.
CONSEQUENCES OF A LATENT ACIDOSIS
The creeping acidosis is responsible for many "civilized" illnesses and metabolic disturbances that are so common nowadays. A plausible model of causation is the following: The kidneys are overtaxed and cannot excrete all the excess acid. The kidney tubules get clogged with crystals and the tissues damaged. When the kidneys cannot excrete enough acid, it is excreted through the skin (eczema, atopic eczema, acne, fungal growth) or stored in the tissues as acid slags, where it changes the environment and weakens the organism as a whole. Acidity pulls important mineral salts from the bones, teeth, and cartilage, thus leading to a demineralization. Especially these conditions are associated with a latent acidosis: tumors, rheumatic conditions, allergies, fatigue, lack of concentration, cavities, brittle hair and nails, acid reflux and conjunctivitis.
TREATING EXCESSIVE ACIDITY
Sodium, calcium, potassium and magnesium are alkaline. Because of the large quantities our body needs of these minerals, they play a major role in balancing out latent acidosis. The alkaline mineral mixture that we market contains calcium, magnesium and potassium citrate. We have purposely left out sodium citrate because of the widespread over consumption of common cooking salt (sodium chloride) from many processed food. We chose citrates because studies show that they have a 30-60% greater bio-availability and can bind three times as much acidity as sodium bicarbonate. Finally, we have observed the physiologically correct ratio of calcium to magnesium of 3:1.
DOSAGE
Observe the dosage indicated on the label on the bottle. Base minerals should be taken between meals, in order to not neutralize stomach acids, which could lead to maldigestion of proteins.
CAUTIONARY NOTICE
Calcium: Recommended daily average is 1200mg. Up to 2000mg per day there are generally no side effects to be expected. Persons with a hyperparathyroid condition or vitamin D intoxication should not supplement calcium.
Potassium: Recommended daily average is 4 to 5 grams. An overdose can lead to heart arrhythmia and conditions of weakness and angst, drop in blood pressure, mental confusion and numbness in hands and feet. In rare cases diarrhea or vomiting can occur. Persons with kidney or heart conditions should only supplement potassium after consulting with their physician.
Magnesium: Recommended daily average is 400mg. Therapeutic dosage range is up to 800mg (women), 1500mg (men) daily. Magnesium is hard to overdose. In high doses it can cause diarrhea. Magnesium should not be supplemented in large doses in the case of kidney failure or AV block.
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