Michael Greger: Friday Favorites: Do Alkaline Diets Help Athletic Performance?
M Michael Greger Video Summary · January 23, 2026 View Full Protocol → Key Takeaways Alkaline diets (high fruits/vegetables, low meat/dairy) may improve sprint performance by 2-21% when urine pH reaches ≥7. Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) boosts performance but causes GI distress and excessive sodium intake. For non-athletes, alkaline diets reduced body fat, improved VO2…
