For me, the pH of the urine is very important. My problems were with gout, inflammation created by uric acid crystals. About 60% to 70% of uric acid is eliminated with the urine. It is very important to have the least acidic urine in other to optimize the elimination of acid uric. The understanding of this principle has been one of the best thing I learned.
After a while I tweaked the ML drink by increasing the amount of Epsom Salt (about 1/4th teaspoon) and amount of lime water (about 8 tablespoons).