Source Naturals, Alka-Balance (Alkaline Balance), 240 Tablets

Alka-Balance
Supports an Alkaline State

Contemporary diets can be high in protein and fat which can cause the body to become slightly acidic. Research has shown that a more alkaline state promotes general health and well being. Source Naturals Alka-Balance is specifically designed to aid the body in maintaining alkalinity. It contains coral calcium, alkaline mineral citrates as well as a proprietary blend of herbs and green food powders that are included to round out the overall health benefits of this product. Research has shown that citrate has an alkalinizing effect on the body.

Alka Balance Helps Maintain Natural Balance
Acid-alkaline balance plays a key role in maintaining good health and quality of life. When this delicate equilibrium comes under attack, we are more vulnerable to health issues. As an example, consumption of high-protein foods - such as red meat - may result in acidic states. And this can result in a variety of imbalances and generally low immune function that affect overall health. Alka Balance is a proprietary blend of 25 minerals and herbs to aid you in maintaining this healthful state of alkalinity.

The Importance of Proper Blood pH
Many body functions are involved in the regulation of acid-alkaline balance, including respiration, excretion, digestion and cellular metabolism. In the bloodstream, there are substances known as buffers that act chemically to resist changes in pH. The most important of these compounds in the blood are bicarbonate, albumin, globulin and hemoglobin.

The kidney also responds to the pH of the blood. If the blood is too acid, the kidney excretes extra hydrogen into the urine and retains excess sodium. Phosphorus in the form of phosphate is required for this exchange. The body obtains this phosphorus from bone if it is otherwise unavailable. When the bloodstream is extremely acid, the kidney also excretes ammonium ions into the urine, which can cause irritation. Women with urinary tract discomfort were given 4 grams of sodium citrate every 8 hours for 48 hours. Of the 64 women, 80% experienced relief.

Health and well being are inextricably linked to lifestyle choices. Alka-Balance is the right choice to maintain alkalinity and healthy balance. Available in 60, 120 and 240 tablet bottles.

Diet and Balance
Along with Alka-Balance, consuming more alkalinizing foods from the following list may help to reestablish balance. Examples of alkalinizing foods and acidic foods include:

Alkalinizing Foods:
Vegetables: garlic, asparagus, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, alfalfa, barley grass, and wheat grass. Fruits: apple, banana, cherries, grapefruit, orange, all berries. Protein: eggs, cottage cheese, chicken breast, yogurt, flax seeds.

Acidifying Foods:
Fats & Oils: avocado oil, canola oil, corn oil, and olive oil. Fruits: cranberries. Grains: rice cakes, corn, rice, rye, wheat. Dairy: cheese (cow, goat, processed, sheep), milk, butter. Nuts & Butters: pecans, tahini. Animal Protein: beef, clams, fish, lamb, lobster, pork, salmon, tuna, turkey. Pasta: Noodles, macaroni, spaghetti. Beans and Legumes: black beans, chickpeas, green peas, lentils, soymilk, rice milk. Processed Foods: carbonated soft drinks, dairy products, canned foods, sugars.

Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 4 Tablets
Amount %DV
Calories 5
Sodium (as sodium citrate) 200 mg 8
Total Carbohydrates 1 g 2
Vitamin A (naturally occurring in vegetable ingredients) 170 IU 40
Calcium (as coral calcium & calcium citrate) 400 mg 40
Magnesium (as magnesium citrate) 50 mg 14
Potassium (as potassium citrate) 125 mg 4
Citric Acid (as sodium, magnesium, potassium, and calcium citrate) 1.25 g
Apple Cider Vinegar Concentrate 400 mg
Burdock Root 200 mg
Kudzu Root 200 mg
Alfalfa Leaf 135 mg
Barley Grass 120 mg
Wheat Grass Seed 120 mg
Bladderwrack Thallus (Seaweed) 100 mg
Broccoli Floret & Stem 100 mg
Cabbage Floret & Stem 100 mg
Carrot Tap Root 100 mg
Dandelion Root 100 mg
Collard Leaf 100 mg
Freeze Dried Pea 100 mg
Oat Bran Fiber Complex 100 mg
Parsley Leaf 100 mg
Spinach Leaf 100 mg
Ginger Root 60 mg
Red Beet Root 60 mg
Chlorella 10 mg
Spirulina 10 mg

Other Ingredients: stearic acid, modified cellulose gum, hydroxypropyl cellulose, and colloidal silicon dioxide.

Warning: If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking prescription heart or blood pressure medication, or are on a low sodium diet, consult your health care professional before using this product.

Suggested Use: 4 Alka-Balance tablets daily with food, or as recommended by your health care professional.

Suitable for vegetarians. Contains no yeast, dairy, egg or soy. Contains no sugar, starch, preservatives, or artificial color, flavor or fragrance.