High Protein Diets Cause Acidosis

Americans Eat Too Much Protein

Many Americans are living in a state of acidosis. High protein diets cause our bodies and blood to become overly acid. Most Americans eat far to many animal proteins. The blood stream, also know as the “River Of Life” has many functions. Some of which are transporting water, oxygen and nutrients though out the bodies millions of cells. It also removes waste, performs immune defenses, clots cuts and wounds, and removes carbon dioxide from our system. In an ideal state the body and blood stream is slightly alkaline. A ph of 7.5 is neutral and a healthy body has a ph of 7.5 to 8 or nine. When your body has a ph on the acidic side it is called acidosis. This state creates a state that is more prone to illnesses.

Body Building Protein Loading

People who eat very high quantities of protein frequently develop the state of acidosis. Whether you are protein loading for body building purposes, diet situations or you just plain like to eat big steaks, to much protein causes acidosis and puts you at risk for more diseases. Having a low body ph can result in lowering your immune deficiency, a build up of toxins, increased tooth decay, poor blood clotting abilities and an increased susceptibility of all diseases. With the many diseases earth today, they all have one thing in common. High acidity is the common trait every disease has. As a competitive body builder I have always maintained a fine line between keeping my ph neutral or alkaline. I want the protein and I want the alkaline ph but they just do not go together. I am really focused on keeping my body in a state of homeostasis which means that I want to maintain neutral levels or slightly alkaline ph.

High Protein Weight Loss Diets

Weight loss programs that focus on high protein consumption can create the same problems. Other symptoms of low ph are gout, kidney problems, and an increase in tooth decay. The Americans obsession with steak and rich foods are enough alone to create unhealthy ph levels. The average American should consume about 40-60 grams of protein per day. Your average dieter or American can frequently be consuming excess of 100 grams per day. Many body builders or physique competitors consume their body weight in grams of protein per day. These excess proteins are turned into body acids and sets up an environment for a state of illness and can drain your energy as well. All high protein diets that are maintained for extended periods of time will result in a low body ph.

Check Your PH Levels

If you are on a high protein weight loss program, are a body builder or someone who just eats tons of meat go get some ph strips from your health food store or pharmacy and check your ph. You can test your ph periodically using ph strips. Check both your urine and saliva to get the most accurate results. If you have a low acidic ph take some steps to correct this. Your ph should be slightly acidic. The ph strips will have a ph chart on the package for you to compare it to.

The Solution To Acidosis

Reducing your protein intake and especially rich red meat or organ meat proteins is a good start. For me just monitoring my protein intake was not enough because when I am getting ready for a competition I consume large quantities of protein powders. I found that consuming more fruits rich in antioxidants can help. The best fruits are cherries and blueberries. Also, the Malaysian Goji fruit is extremely effective. This fruit is one of the highest antioxidents available. (Don’t mistake the acid content of the food, with the acid content of your blood. They do not relate.) I will share more on Goji juice in the next few days. For now here is a web link that will give you more information. Click Here