A study published this month in the peer-reviewed Journal of Equine Veterinary Science confirms what some horsemen already believed -- that calcium propionate is a successful alkalizing agent in ...

The Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission endorsed a plan Friday to implement testing for the presence of alkalizing agents - or "milkshakes" - in racehorses during the 2006 Delaware Park season.

The alkaline diet is based on the idea that certain foods can change the body's pH (its measure of acidity and alkalinity) to reduce acidity. Though there are several interpretations of the diet, most ...

Alkaline diets prioritize alkaline, or low-acid, foods to maintain a healthy acid-base balance in the body. Alkaline diets may support heart health by reducing blood pressure and cholesterol levels ...

I met Lucy for the second time last week. The first time we met was in August. Unlike the first meeting, last week she was looking brighter, energetic and more jovial. Lucy has been trying to manage ...

Some people believe certain health problems are the result of a diet that’s too acidic. The solution? Alkalizing foods to manage bodily pH. But that doesn’t quite add up. Most people don’t think about ...

It’s funny how some nutrition myths persist, even when, scientifically, they don’t make any sense. The alkaline diet fits neatly into this category. Honestly, I can’t understand why it’s still around ...