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Old 04-10-2012, 06:04 PM   #7829
Clodfobble
UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION
 
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Because the acid bonds with Hydrogen ions in the stomach, and by pulling them out makes the remaining bodily fluids less acidic. It's called having an alkaline "ash" when an acidic food has a net alkalinizing result.
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