edvanp
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Hello Everyone-
I'm sure the title is a little misleading, but the PH stands for "potential hydrogen" and the acv is Apple Cider Vinegar. Let me explain!
In an effort to lower my uric acid, which has led to some battles with gout and uric acid kidney stones, I've decided I'm going to take "ACV" daily along with some baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) to keep my body in a neutral PH balance. Sodium bicarbonate can actually be used to dissolve uric acid stones and it has an alkaline effect on the body. In my weeks of internet research, I've come across numerous posts from people who have stopped their battles with gout with baking soda and/or ACV. There are plenty more who have also stated they've lost weight in this process. If you do some research on Apple Cider Vinegar, there all kinds of claims out there, so I've decided to do both and see what happens.
Before starting this, I spent a week taking note of my urine ph level using ph strips. A reading of 7.0 is neutral. Below that is acidic, above, alkaline. Typically, most people are in the 6.2-7.0 range. Well, I'm typically in the 5.5-5.8 range. This isn't just first thing in the morning, but also during the day too, so you can see I'm very acidic.
I've been battling gout for 20 years now. I sorta control it with allopurinol, but barely. My left big toe really doesn't move anymore on it's own and when I bend it with my fingers, it sounds like sand is in the joint (my wife yells at me if I do it around her). I've also had issues with weight. I can diet, workout and take supplements yet I can't get my bf below 16%. I think this may have something to do with my body being too acidic.
Concerns: Taking ACV is acidic, but the Baking Soda can balance it out or bring it to neutral. BUT, there is sodium in it, so blood pressure will be monitored. I also will note changes, if any, in sleep, libido, mood, hunger, weight loss and workouts.
In summary, I'm going to see if I can cure my gout and lose some weight while taking baking soda and ACV for two months. There will be no other changes in diet, workouts or supplements taken (EFA, Protein and a Mult-Vitamin).
There a lot of claims on the internet as to the benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar, I'll give it 60 days and report here a few times each week! :thumbsup:
I'm sure the title is a little misleading, but the PH stands for "potential hydrogen" and the acv is Apple Cider Vinegar. Let me explain!
In an effort to lower my uric acid, which has led to some battles with gout and uric acid kidney stones, I've decided I'm going to take "ACV" daily along with some baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) to keep my body in a neutral PH balance. Sodium bicarbonate can actually be used to dissolve uric acid stones and it has an alkaline effect on the body. In my weeks of internet research, I've come across numerous posts from people who have stopped their battles with gout with baking soda and/or ACV. There are plenty more who have also stated they've lost weight in this process. If you do some research on Apple Cider Vinegar, there all kinds of claims out there, so I've decided to do both and see what happens.
Before starting this, I spent a week taking note of my urine ph level using ph strips. A reading of 7.0 is neutral. Below that is acidic, above, alkaline. Typically, most people are in the 6.2-7.0 range. Well, I'm typically in the 5.5-5.8 range. This isn't just first thing in the morning, but also during the day too, so you can see I'm very acidic.
I've been battling gout for 20 years now. I sorta control it with allopurinol, but barely. My left big toe really doesn't move anymore on it's own and when I bend it with my fingers, it sounds like sand is in the joint (my wife yells at me if I do it around her). I've also had issues with weight. I can diet, workout and take supplements yet I can't get my bf below 16%. I think this may have something to do with my body being too acidic.
Concerns: Taking ACV is acidic, but the Baking Soda can balance it out or bring it to neutral. BUT, there is sodium in it, so blood pressure will be monitored. I also will note changes, if any, in sleep, libido, mood, hunger, weight loss and workouts.
In summary, I'm going to see if I can cure my gout and lose some weight while taking baking soda and ACV for two months. There will be no other changes in diet, workouts or supplements taken (EFA, Protein and a Mult-Vitamin).
There a lot of claims on the internet as to the benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar, I'll give it 60 days and report here a few times each week! :thumbsup:
