Alkaline diets favor muscle mass in older adults

The 384 men and women in this 3 year trial that was reported in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition were more successful at preserving muscle mass when they had a higher intake of vegetables and fruits. These are alkali-producing largely due to their potassium content (unlike acid-producing cereal grains and protein).

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