# data[].attributes.body
Alkaline Diet and Chronic Disease

# data[].attributes.body
Alkaline diet and chronic disease

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
alkaline diet and chronic disease presentation-1-3

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
alkaline diet and chronic disease presentation-1-3

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
alkaline diet and chronic disease presentation-1-3

# data[].attributes.body
Hi Samara,

Interesting topic!  I've heard of the alkaline diet, but really not much about what it is and who its appropriate for.  I wasn't aware of the pros and cons of a diet either high in alkaline foods vs high in acidic foods.  Reducing inflammation - whether it's in your joints or muscle tissue - has to be a benefit for so many different organ systems.

I also found the study regarding an alkaline diet and osteoporosis to be fascinating.  I think, as a woman, knowing as much about bone health is essential - not just for me personally, but my female patients as well.  You always hear of calcium and Vitamin D or physical activity, but not much about acidity/alkalinity of foods.  The tie between alkaline-based foods and calcium absorption should definitely be promoted more often.  This study is something I'd love to dive deeper into:

1.Frassetto, L., Banerjee, T., Powe, N., & Sebastian, A. (2018). Acid Balance, Dietary Acid Load, and Bone Effects-A Controversial Subject. Nutrients, 10(4), 517. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu10040517

# data[].attributes.body
Alkaline Diet and Chronic Disease controversy

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
alkaline diet and chronic disease presentation-1

# data[].attributes.body
Samara Bates

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
alkaline diet and chronic disease presentation-1

# data[].attributes.body
Loved this presentation.  Your PowerPoint was very well done and easy to follow.  I've learned about telomeres before, but this was a good reminder about they are and how your diet can affect them.

I found the study  "The Association Between the Mediterranean Dietary Pattern and Cognitive Health" fascinating.  I believe that this dietary pattern is fairly well known for its anti-inflammatory affects. But I never thought to pair that with combating inflammation of telomeres.  But it makes sense.

That study didn't mention prevention of Alzheimers - only improvement of cognitive function in older adults.  I wonder if along with the benefits of lowering risk of cardiovascular disease, it also lowers the risk of Alzheimers Disease.

Aridi, Y. S., Walker, J. L., & Wright, O. (2017). The Association between the Mediterranean Dietary Pattern and Cognitive Health: A Systematic Review. Nutrients, 9(7), 674. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu9070674