Plant-Based Supplement Increases Urinary pH
Author Information
Author(s): John M Berardi, Alan C Logan, A Venket Rao
Primary Institution: Precision Nutrition Inc
Hypothesis
Does a plant-based dietary supplement increase urinary pH?
Conclusion
Taking a plant-based dietary supplement for at least seven days increases urinary pH, which may help make the body more alkaline.
Supporting Evidence
- Mean urinary pH increased from 6.07 to 6.21 during the first week of treatment.
- 62% of participants observed an increase in urinary pH with supplementation.
- Participants with lower baseline pH values saw greater increases with supplementation.
Takeaway
This study found that a plant-based supplement can help make your urine less acidic, which might be good for your health.
Methodology
Participants measured their urinary pH for seven days without supplementation, then for 14 days while taking the supplement.
Potential Biases
Participants acted as their own control, which may introduce bias.
Limitations
The study did not estimate dietary PRAL, consider cortisol levels, or collect 24-hour urine samples.
Participant Demographics
34 healthy adults (16 women and 18 men) aged approximately 33.9 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.03
Statistical Significance
p = 0.03
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