On Wed, 24 Jul 2002, matesz wrote:

> Scientists have shown that acid-dominated diets accelerate aging by
> dissolving bone and muscle and reducing growth hormone levels.(4-6) Calcium
> dissolved from bone by systemic acidity is able to infiltrate soft tissues,
> such as arteries, kidneys, or gall bladder. The soft tissues may then become
> hard and stiff, the very antithesis of life, causing atherosclerosis,
> arthritis, stones, and high blood pressure. Scientists have found that diets
> rich in alkaline vegetables and fruits--especially fruits--are most
> effective for preventing the dissolution of bone (osteoporosis) that
> underlies this process.(7) Consumption of milk actually accelerates bone
> loss (see below).

What do you think of this article?

http://www.who.int/hpr/nutrition/ExpertConsultationReport/annex7.pdf