I think Gebi has the diet advice spot on.
I first start reading about the subject of acidity in the diet when advised to do so from a Dr. friend.
Whenever I change my diet and make attempts at making it more alkaline, I can notice obvious changes in my system. Within a few weeks I usually lose weight (a recognized effect of eating properly) and my muscles feel much better, leading to increased energy and better endurance.
I am 40 now, so the effects are more noticeable. When you are young, your body deals with anything and everything better, making improvements in health less noticeable, imo. The masking effect of youth is gone now though, so the effects are more obvious to me.

Thing is, being a sponsored Wendy's rider, it's hard to follow the diet. :???:
I am going to tell Dave (Thomas) to shove it today and go back to eating better. Thanks for posting the article(s).