Arm & Hammer Baking Soda

It seems that alkalinzing your body with Arm & Hammer Baking Soda is recommended for the prevention of the flu and for lessening the symptons of those who contract the flu. A little research will lead to to find a lot of information about the benefits of ingesting alkaline fluids and foods. I would assume that this chemical condition lessens the concentration of free radicals in the body and creates many more favorable biochemical conditions.