Everything about acid-base balance

More and more people are focusing on diet, exercise, and relaxation to maintain their health. However, one crucial aspect that is often overlooked is the acid-base balance in the body

When this balance is disrupted, acid waste products can accumulate, a process known as "acidification." Over time, this condition can significantly affect how your body functions. 

Common early signs of acidification include fatigue, a weakened immune system, stiffness, and slower recovery times. Fortunately, you can support your body and help restore this balance.

What is acidification?

Almost all processes in your body—such as digesting food, moving, breathing, and thinking—require energy. During these processes, waste products are produced, some of which are acidic. 

Typically, your body eliminates acidic waste through the kidneys, lungs, and skin, aided by its natural buffering agent, sodium bicarbonate. However, factors like diet, stress, environmental influences, and a busy lifestyle can lead to an excess of acidic waste. 

When this occurs, not all acidic waste is eliminated, causing it to accumulate gradually in muscles, organs, connective tissues, and joints. This process tends to become more pronounced around the age of 40, as the body produces less sodium bicarbonate.

In short, acidification refers to the gradual build-up of acidic waste products, which disrupts the body’s acid-base balance.

How does acidification arise?

Here are five common causes of a disturbed acid-base balance:

  • Diet: sugar, soda, coffee, alcohol, and animal proteins increase the amount of acidic waste products.
  • Stress: long-term stress disrupts internal balance and increases the production of acidic waste.
  • Intense physical exertion: heavy physical strain can lead to a build-up of lactic acid in the muscles.
  • Lifestyle and environment: smoking, air pollution, and insufficient sleep place an extra burden on the body.
  • Aging: After age 40, the natural production of sodium bicarbonate decreases, allowing acidic waste products to be stored more quickly.

What happens with acidic waste products?

If acidic wastes accumulate, your body activates buffer systems to neutralize the acid load. The most essential buffer is sodium bicarbonate. However, after the age of 40, its production drops rapidly. 

The body also uses alkaline minerals such as calcium and magnesium to neutralize waste. If those are not sufficiently available, the body resorts to an emergency mechanism: it draws minerals from bones, hair, and nails to maintain balance. 

Your body thus tries to mitigate the effects of acidification as much as possible. But the bigger the accumulation, the harder it becomes. That’s why supporting your body in de-acidifying and actively working toward a healthy acid-base balance is essential.

Summary: If acidic waste products are not properly eliminated, your body neutralizes them using sodium bicarbonate and essential minerals. Once these resources are exhausted, minerals are extracted from bones, hair, and nails, further disrupting the acid-base balance.

 

 

How You Can De-acidify

At Alka®, we de-acidify in three simple steps. Each step by itself is valuable and applicable. If you have a larger accumulation of acidic waste — or want results more quickly — you can combine the three steps for a more substantial effect.

Step 1 – Dissolve acidic waste products

Help your body dissolve acidic wastes with an alkaline supplement, such as Alka® Drops or Alka® pH-Caps Original. For those who need extra calcium or magnesium, there are special variants like Alka® pH-Caps  Magnesium and Alka® pH-Caps Calcium.

Step 2 – Eliminate acidic waste products

Support the natural elimination of waste with sufficient water and an alkaline herbal tea. Alka® Tea contains a balanced mix of 52 different herbs and is also rich in antioxidants.

Step 3 – Replenish minerals and nutrients

Refill your supply of alkaline minerals daily to prevent shortages:

  • Alka® Minerals specifically replenish the minerals your body uses to neutralize acidic waste. Useful if you already take a multivitamin.
  • If you want a more complete formula including vitamins, lactic acid bacteria, fibers, omega-3, and more than 60 alkaline nutrients, choose Alka® Greens Multi+ or Alka® Greens Caps – Multi+.

Specials

If you want to further support your body, there are Alka® Specials. These products are developed for more targeted applications that extend beyond the basics of de-acidification and mineral replenishment. For example, Spermidine, which contributes to cell protection, or formulas that support digestion, a healthy weight, or a balanced alkaline taste sensation.
 

Your Skin Also Benefits from Balance

A disturbed acid-base balance in your body also affects your skin, because acidic waste is partly excreted through the skin. Alkaline skincare is, therefore, a valuable aid in maintaining skin balance and preventing problem areas.

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Extra Tips Against Acidification

  • Drink enough (alkaline) water or herbal tea.
  • Fill at least half your plate with vegetables.
  • Take daily time to rest.
  • Exercise regularly without overexertion.

Small daily habits, such as eating more vegetables, drinking enough water, and getting enough rest, help your body stay balanced and limit acidification.

Persoonlijk advies Personal Advice

If you need personal advice, our Alka® Specialists are happy to assist. 
You can reach us by phone at  03 - 80 81 598 Monday through Friday: 09:00 - 17:00, or send a message via the contact form.

General Conclusion

Acidification arises from the gradual accumulation of acidic waste products. Your body has buffer systems and minerals to neutralize these, but with a higher burden — and as you grow older, that stops working fully. With the right lifestyle and support through the Alka® three-step method, you can maintain a healthy acid-base balance and support your body in staying balanced.

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