We are continually presented with new diet trends, each propounding to improve our overall health and wellbeing – but how ...

In the study, participants were given “alkalization therapy," which consisted of eating an alkaline diet (more fruits and vegetables, less meat and dairy) and 3.0-5.0 grams of oral sodium bicarbonate.

Everyone reacts differently to different diets, so always consult your doctor before beginning a new eating plan. The alkaline diet typically contains foods that are healthful and unrefined.