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