Table 5.
Changes in urinary pH and mineral excretion of volunteers consuming bicarbonated water (BW) or control water (CW).
| Parameter | Baseline | 8 Weeks | Time | Time × Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urinary pH | ||||
| BW | 5.9 ± 0.6 | 6.2 ± 0.6 | 0.022 | 0.047 |
| CW | 5.9 ± 0.7 | 5.9 ± 0.5 | ||
| Calcium/creatinine | ||||
| BW | 0.282 ± 0.152 | 0.233 ± 0.131 | 0.66 | 0.038 |
| CW | 0.287 ± 0.213 | 0.363 ± 0.450 | ||
| Potassium/creatinine | ||||
| BW | 3.11 ± 1.78 | 2.86 ± 1.75 | 0.033 | 0.40 |
| CW | 3.15 ± 1.77 | 2.58 ± 1.22 | ||
| Sodium/creatinine | ||||
| BW | 9.71 ± 5.12 | 10.82 ± 6.03 | 0.21 | 0.56 |
| CW | 8.82 ± 7.79 | 9.23 ± 5.42 | ||
| Phosphate/creatinine | ||||
| BW | 2.98 ± 1.14 | 3.04 ± 1.04 | 0.15 | 0.39 |
| CW | 2.98 ± 1.03 | 3.25 ± 1.20 | ||
Values are expressed as mean ± SD, ratios calculated in mmol/L. Time effect and time × water interaction by repeated measures ANOVA.