alkalinity
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- n pH values above 7
 
- Modern research has shown that crocodile dung actually created optimum conditions for sperm because of its alkalinity, but the sheer grossness of the practice might have worked .
 - Many a researcher has, without any definite success, attempted to attack cancer by injecting acids into the blood to reduce its alkalinity.
 - The excess bicarb is absorbed into the bloodstream through the walls of the small bowel, causing excessive alkalinity in the blood.