The alkaline diet describes a group of loosely related diets based on the misconception that different types of food can affect the pH balance of the body. It originated from the acid ash hypothesis, developed primarily in connection with osteoporosis research, and its proponents believe that certain foods can change the body's acidity and that this change can be used to treat or prevent disease. These claims are false and unsupported by evidence, and the diet is not recommended by dietitians or other health professionals.
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Alkaline diet describes a group of loosely related diets based on the misconception that different types of food can affect the pH balance of the body.
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