Best Alkaline-Friendly Supplements

Not all supplements are created equal. That multivitamin at the grocery or big-box store is not the same as the professional-grade multivitamin your natural medicine doctor recommends. The doses, and even the ingredients, may be different. You may be shocked to learn that many of your favorite supplements are acidic. They can contain preservatives, alcohol, and sugar or other sweeteners, all of which can create harmful acidity in your body. Some supplements contain binders or fillers, or even heavy metals such as lead (a common problem in many calcium supplements). In addition, the manufacturing processes used by many nutritional supplement companies cause these pills to become acidic. This can happen through contamination when the supplement is being produced. Enzyme supplements, for example, may be 

Sometimes, improving your alkaline state can be as simple as adding highly alkaline compounds to your drinking water. You can purchase ready-made pH drops from a reputable health store. These drops may contain a 2 percent solution of chlorine dioxide or hydrogen peroxide, which releases oxygen into the body, helping you to improve your alkalinity or remain alkaline. 

In addition to liquid drops, there are a number of alkaline powders on the market. These products are typically mineral salts containing potassium, magnesium, calcium, manganese, and even iron. Again, it is important to read the labels or contact the company directly to find out all of the ingredients, including sugars and other additives. 

Chlorophyll research has focused on its positive effects on cancers and its anti-mutagenic properties (it helps to protect your body s genetic material from damage). You might not be aware that your genetic material—your 

DNA—can be damaged, leaving you vulnerable to various health problems. Chlorophyll has been shown to have a protective effect on DNA.1 

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