Topic: Stomach Acid

Dolan presents evidence that humans are biological carnivores, citing a stomach pH of 1.1 to 1.5, which is more acidic than that of dogs or cats and comparable to vultures. He claims that common bacteria like E. coli and Salmonella are not inherently pathogenic but play roles in producing neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine. The discussion suggests that ancestral humans were scavengers who relied on high acidity and fermentation to safely consume meat.

The popular trend of alkalizing the body is dismissed as biological "bunk," as blood pH is tightly regulated by the body. John Brisson explains that drinking alkaline water during meals can actually harm digestion by buffering necessary stomach acid. He argues that people often feel better on "alkaline diets" simply because they have replaced processed foods with nutrient-dense fruits and vegetables, not because of a change in systemic pH.