Well, that is interesting. maybe long term it may not be. But if an individual is acidic they need to do something. the further the acidity progresses, the body will take calcium from the bones to balance the pH. that can lead ti bone loss etc... So there are many bad affects that can happen from staying acidic as the body tries to cope with it. You can buy pH tictures that are $20 like "Prime pH" It will work well. in the mean time a little baking soda is ok, and I know people who have used it for years and years. Good luck.