CanPrev Ph-Pro Alkalising Minerals | 90 Vegicaps
Visit the CanPrev Store| Brand | CanPrev |
| Serving | 1 capsule, 1 to 2 times daily, away from food |
| Licensed Natural Health Product | NPN 80029857 |
| Quality Standards | GMP-compliant facility |
| Country | Made in Canada  |
About this item
- AN ANTACID THAT HELPS NEUTRALIZE EXCESS STOMACH ACID: Used for the relief of heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach and sour stomach associated with excess stomach acid, hyperacidity and acid indigestion - the recommended use authorized on this product's Health Canada licence (NPN 80029857).
- TWICE THE NEUTRALIZING CAPACITY IN ONE CAPSULE: pH-Pro is formulated to provide approximately twice the acid-neutralizing capacity of a single vegetable capsule compared to antacid tablets, in an easy-to-swallow, stomach-gentle format.
- 4 REAL ALKALISING MINERALS IN A SPIRULINA BASE: Each capsule provides 350 mg sodium bicarbonate, 275 mg spirulina (Spirulina platensis), 250 mg magnesium carbonate and 25 mg potassium citrate, blended in a whole-food spirulina base rather than synthetic fillers.
- INCLUDES FREE pH TEST STRIPS: Each bottle includes a separately-wrapped booklet of pH test strips for saliva or urine testing, with instructions.
- VEGAN, GMO-FREE FORMULA: No binders, no fillers. No gluten, dairy, yeast, sugar, artificial colours, flavours, preservatives or animal ingredients.
- MADE IN CANADA, LICENSED BY HEALTH CANADA: Formulated and made in Canada by CanPrev Natural Health Products Ltd. and licensed under NPN 80029857.
Product Description
pH-Pro Alkalising Minerals - Natural Antacid with Spirulina, 90 Vegicaps
pH-Pro is an innovative acid-reducing formula that provides approximately twice the acid-neutralizing capacity of a single vegetable capsule compared to antacid tablets. Each capsule blends 350 mg sodium bicarbonate, 275 mg spirulina, 250 mg magnesium carbonate and 25 mg potassium citrate in a whole-food spirulina base. An antacid that helps neutralize excess stomach acid, used for the relief of heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach and sour stomach associated with excess stomach acid, hyperacidity and acid indigestion. Includes free pH test strips. Vegan and licensed as a Natural Health Product. Licensed Natural Health Product NPN 80029857.
pH-Pro est une formule antiacide novatrice qui offre environ deux fois la capacité de neutralisation acide d'une seule capsule végétale comparativement aux comprimés antiacides. Chaque capsule combine 350 mg de bicarbonate de sodium, 275 mg de spiruline, 250 mg de carbonate de magnésium et 25 mg de citrate de potassium dans une base de spiruline. Un antiacide qui aide à neutraliser l'excès d'acide gastrique, utilisé pour le soulagement des brûlures d'estomac, de l'indigestion, des maux d'estomac et des estomacs aigres associés à un excès d'acide gastrique, à l'hyperacidité et à l'indigestion acide. Comprend des bandelettes de test pH gratuites. Végétalien et homologué comme produit de santé naturel.
Built for Fast Acid-Neutralizing Relief
350 mg sodium bicarbonate, 275 mg spirulina, 250 mg magnesium carbonate and 25 mg potassium citrate per capsule - 1 to 2 capsules daily, away from food
Approximately Twice the Neutralizing Capacity per Capsule
pH-Pro is formulated to provide approximately twice the acid-neutralizing capacity of a single vegetable capsule compared to antacid tablets - easy to swallow and gentle on the stomach.
4 Real Alkalising Minerals in a Spirulina Base
Sodium bicarbonate, magnesium carbonate and potassium citrate are blended in a whole-food base of all-natural spirulina rather than synthetic fillers or binders.
Advanced Ingredients, Superior Results
pH-Pro's formula is built around four real alkalising actives, blended in a whole-food spirulina base.
Sodium Bicarbonate
The primary acid-neutralizing mineral in this formula, providing fast-acting relief from excess stomach acid.
350 mg per capsuleSpirulina (Spirulina platensis)
A whole-food blue-green microalgae base providing naturally occurring phytonutrients and B vitamins, used here instead of synthetic fillers or binders.
275 mg per capsule
Magnesium Carbonate
An alkalising mineral salt that contributes to this formula's acid-neutralizing capacity.
250 mg per capsulePotassium Citrate
An alkalising potassium salt included in this formula's mineral blend.
25 mg per capsuleCanPrev Ph-Pro Alkalising Minerals: Supplement Facts
Each capsule contains:
- Sodium bicarbonate350 mg
- Spirulina (Spirulina platensis)275 mg
- Magnesium carbonate250 mg
- Potassium citrate25 mg
Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Vegetable-grade magnesium stearate. No binders. No fillers. Vegan; free of gluten, dairy, yeast, sugar, GMOs, artificial colours, flavours, preservatives or animal ingredients.
Recommended Use or Purpose: An antacid that helps to neutralize excess stomach acid. Used for the relief of heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach and sour stomach associated with excess stomach acid, hyperacidity and acid indigestion. pH-Pro is formulated to provide approximately twice the acid-neutralizing capacity of a single vegetable capsule compared to antacid tablets, blended in a base of all-natural spirulina.
Recommended Dose (Adults): Take one (1) capsule, one (1) or two (2) times per day away from food, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. Do not take within two hours of other medications, as pH-Pro may alter the effectiveness of other medicines. Recommended Duration of Use: Do not take continuously for more than two weeks unless directed by a healthcare practitioner.
Cautions and Warnings: As with any natural health product, consult a healthcare practitioner before use of this product, especially if you are taking any medication or if you have a medical condition. Do not use if seal is broken. Keep out of reach of children. Contraindications: Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use if you have kidney disease except on the advice of a healthcare practitioner.
Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and different information than what is shown on our website. We recommend that you do not rely solely on the information presented and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product. This item is sold and shipped by Amazon.ca.
Chaque capsule contient :
- Bicarbonate de sodium350 mg
- Spiruline (Spirulina platensis)275 mg
- Carbonate de magnésium250 mg
- Citrate de potassium25 mg
Ingrédients non médicinaux : Stéarate de magnésium de qualité végétale. Sans agents de remplissage ni liants. Végétalien; sans gluten, produits laitiers, levure, sucre, OGM, colorants ou arômes artificiels, agents de conservation ou ingrédients d'origine animale.
Usage ou fins recommandés : Un antiacide qui aide à neutraliser l'excès d'acide gastrique. Utilisé pour le soulagement des brûlures d'estomac, de l'indigestion, des maux d'estomac et des estomacs aigres associés à un excès d'acide gastrique, à l'hyperacidité et à l'indigestion acide. pH-Pro est formulé pour offrir environ deux fois la capacité de neutralisation acide d'une seule capsule végétale comparativement aux comprimés antiacides, dans une base de spiruline tout naturelle.
Dose recommandée (adultes) : Prendre une (1) capsule, une (1) ou deux (2) fois par jour, au moins deux heures avant ou après la prise d'autres médicaments; pH-Pro pourrait altérer l'efficacité de ces autres médicaments. Durée d'utilisation recommandée : Ne pas prendre continuellement pendant plus de deux semaines, sauf indication contraire d'un praticien de soins de santé.
Mises en garde et avertissements : Comme avec tout produit de santé naturel, consultez un praticien de soins de santé avant l'utilisation de ce produit, particulièrement si vous prenez un médicament ou si vous souffrez d'un état de santé. Ne pas utiliser si le sceau est brisé. Tenir hors de la portée des enfants. Contre-indications : Ne pas utiliser si vous êtes enceinte ou allaitante. Ne pas utiliser si vous souffrez d'une maladie rénale sauf indication contraire d'un praticien de soins de santé.
NPN 80029857
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Get it on Amazon.caWhy CanPrev pH-Pro Alkalising Minerals
4 real alkalising minerals - sodium bicarbonate, spirulina, magnesium carbonate and potassium citrate - in one easy-to-swallow vegicap.
Twice the neutralizing capacity per capsule
pH-Pro is formulated to provide approximately twice the acid-neutralizing capacity of a single vegetable capsule compared to antacid tablets.
4 real alkalising minerals
350 mg sodium bicarbonate, 275 mg spirulina, 250 mg magnesium carbonate and 25 mg potassium citrate per capsule - no synthetic fillers.
Includes free pH test strips
Each bottle comes with a separately-wrapped booklet of saliva/urine pH test strips and instructions for testing.
Trusted Canadian brand
CanPrev - formulated and made in Canada, licensed under NPN 80029857.
Inside every capsule
350 mg sodium bicarbonate, 275 mg spirulina, 250 mg magnesium carbonate and 25 mg potassium citrate per capsule - take 1 capsule, 1 to 2 times daily away from food, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
How to use it
Take 1 to 2 capsules daily, away from food
Adults take one (1) capsule, one (1) or two (2) times per day away from food, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
Space it out from other medications
Do not take within two hours of other medications - pH-Pro may alter the effectiveness of other medicines taken too close together.
Short-term use unless directed otherwise
Do not take continuously for more than two weeks unless directed by a healthcare practitioner.
What the research says about pH-Pro's ingredients
Educational summaries of published research on sodium bicarbonate, dietary acid-base balance, spirulina and potassium citrate/alkali generally; not product-specific claims. CanPrev pH-Pro's own label claim is the use authorized under NPN 80029857: an antacid that helps to neutralize excess stomach acid, used for the relief of heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach and sour stomach associated with excess stomach acid, hyperacidity and acid indigestion.
A crossover RCT found a sodium bicarbonate-PPI combination produced faster gastric acid suppression
In 44 subjects per dose group, a fixed-dose combination of rabeprazole with sodium bicarbonate reached peak drug concentration faster than conventional enteric-coated rabeprazole, translating into a more rapid onset of gastric acid suppression while achieving similar 24-hour acid control at steady state.
Human RCTA randomized study found an antacid suspension containing sodium bicarbonate was safe in healthy women
In a controlled study of a single-sachet antacid combination containing 267 mg sodium bicarbonate alongside magaldrate, no aluminum was absorbed into the bloodstream of healthy volunteers and magnesium levels stayed normal, supporting the safety of sodium bicarbonate-containing antacid formulations.
Human RCTA 2025 non-inferiority trial evaluated antacid-alginate combination therapy for reflux unresponsive to standard treatment
In 48 patients who had failed standard proton pump inhibitor therapy, adding an alginate/antacid combination (a class that includes sodium bicarbonate-based formulations) improved reflux symptom scores over 28 days, with comparable results between a generic and the original branded formulation.
Human RCTA 2025 review found bicarbonate-rich mineral water counteracts diet-induced acid stress
Reviewing the physiology of dietary acid load, this review found bicarbonate-rich mineral water can improve insulin sensitivity, favorably alter lipid metabolism, and ease dyspepsia and heartburn through improved gastric motility and acid-buffering capacity, while blood pressure effects remained neutral to positive despite the water's sodium content.
ReviewA companion 2025 review linked bicarbonate-rich water to reduced kidney stone risk and better bone markers
This narrative review found bicarbonate-rich mineral water increased urine pH, reduced net acid excretion, decreased excretion of calcium-oxalate stone-forming constituents, and lowered bone resorption markers - concrete physiological pathways connecting alkalising mineral intake to kidney and bone health.
ReviewA 2024 RCT found an alkalising diet plus bicarbonate-rich water improved athletic performance across repeated efforts
In 22 highly trained athletes performing a 400m race on three consecutive days, combining an alkalising diet with bicarbonate-rich water hydration measurably shifted acid-base status (lower Potential Renal Acid Load, higher urinary pH) and was associated with improved third-day performance and faster lactate clearance versus a placebo-water comparison group.
Human RCTAn 8-week RCT found spirulina raised antioxidant capacity in patients with ulcerative colitis
In 80 adults with ulcerative colitis, 1 g/day of spirulina significantly increased serum total antioxidant capacity compared to control after 8 weeks, alongside improved health-related quality of life, though disease activity scores themselves did not differ significantly between groups.
Human RCTA pilot RCT found spirulina increased antioxidant capacity in HIV-positive women in Cameroon
In a 3-month trial of 73 HIV-infected women not yet on antiretroviral therapy, 5 g/day of Spirulina (Arthrospira) platensis significantly increased total antioxidant capacity of the serum compared to a placebo group, which instead saw a decrease - though immunological and virological markers did not differ between groups.
Human RCTA crossover RCT found spirulina increased glutathione and blunted exercise-induced lipid peroxidation
In nine moderately trained males, 4 weeks of spirulina supplementation (6 g/day) significantly raised reduced-glutathione levels at rest and after exercise, and prevented the exercise-induced rise in lipid peroxidation markers seen with placebo, alongside a longer time to fatigue during a 2-hour run.
Human RCTA meta-analysis of 35 RCTs found spirulina improved glucose, lipids, blood pressure and inflammation
Pooling 45 effect sizes, spirulina intake significantly lowered fasting glucose, HOMA-IR, triglycerides, total and LDL cholesterol, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, weight, BMI and inflammatory markers (TNF-alpha, IL-6, hs-CRP), while raising HDL cholesterol - certainty of evidence ranged from low to high depending on the outcome.
Meta-analysisA systematic review found spirulina modestly reduced diastolic blood pressure as an adjuvant therapy
Reviewing 9 spirulina trials (101 to 299 participants across outcomes), this meta-analysis found a significant, though small, reduction in diastolic blood pressure with spirulina supplementation, with a non-significant trend toward lower total cholesterol - the authors characterized the effect as modest and of uncertain clinical significance.
Meta-analysisA double-blind RCT found spirulina improved weight, blood pressure and endothelial function in hypertensive adults
In 40 patients with hypertension, 2 g/day of spirulina for 3 months significantly reduced BMI, body weight, systolic blood pressure and arterial stiffness index compared to placebo, with no corresponding changes observed in the placebo group.
Human RCTA prospective RCT found potassium citrate reduced urinary calcium as effectively as a standard diuretic
In 80 calcium-oxalate stone patients with hypercalciuria, potassium citrate (40 mEq/day) lowered 24-hour urinary calcium excretion to a degree statistically comparable with hydrochlorothiazide, while also significantly raising urinary citrate - a protective factor against stone formation.
Human RCTA phase 2 RCT found a potassium-citrate-based supplement improved urinary stone-risk chemistry over 6 months
In 74 recurrent urolithiasis patients, a lime-based potassium/citrate supplement significantly increased urinary pH, citrate and potassium excretion while reducing urinary calcium, oxalate and a marker of oxidative stress, with no stone recurrences observed during the trial and few gastrointestinal side effects - an early-phase, not yet confirmatory, result.
Human RCT (Phase 2)A preliminary RCT compared low-acid-load dieting against potassium citrate for reducing stone-forming urine chemistry
In 46 recurrent calcium-stone patients, potassium citrate medication produced significant, larger improvements in urinary potassium and acid-load markers over 4 weeks than dietary intervention alone, though a low-potential-renal-acid-load diet did shift urine toward alkalinization.
Human RCTA 2026 meta-analysis found potassium citrate selectively reduced one marker of bone breakdown in postmenopausal women
Pooling 5 RCTs in 401 postmenopausal women, potassium citrate significantly reduced urinary NTX (a bone-resorption marker) at 1 month, but showed no consistent effect on other bone turnover markers (CTX, P1NP) - the authors called the clinical relevance of this selective finding still uncertain and recommended larger, longer trials.
Meta-analysisA meta-analysis of 14 studies found alkaline potassium salts lowered calcium loss and a bone-resorption marker
Both potassium bicarbonate and potassium citrate significantly lowered urinary calcium excretion, net acid excretion, and the bone-resorption marker NTX compared to potassium chloride, consistent with a benefit to bone mineral conservation, though no significant effect on bone-formation markers or bone mineral density itself was found.
Meta-analysisA 12-month RCT found potassium citrate increased bone mineral density in postmenopausal women with low bone mass
In 161 postmenopausal women with osteopenia, daily potassium citrate significantly increased bone mineral density at the lumbar spine, femoral neck and total hip compared with potassium chloride, alongside reduced urinary calcium excretion and reduced bone-resorption marker levels - one of the more robust positive findings in this research area.
Human RCTA 2025 review found roughly 1 in 3 people worldwide fall short of recommended magnesium intake
This global review estimated 2.4 billion people, about 31% of the world's population, do not meet recommended dietary magnesium intake, driven by modern diets low in whole grains and vegetables, soil depletion and food processing losses - magnesium deficiency was linked to elevated risks of cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders and bone loss.
ReviewA review found magnesium status interacts closely with calcium and vitamin D metabolism
This review found magnesium functions as a required cofactor for vitamin D synthesis and activation, and that a high dietary calcium-to-magnesium ratio (a pattern common in North American diets) may blunt some of the cardiovascular benefits otherwise seen with adequate magnesium intake.
ReviewA 2025 review found magnesium plays a role in mood, migraine and cognitive health
This comprehensive review found magnesium deficiency is associated with depression risk via effects on glutamatergic/GABAergic signaling and the stress-hormone axis, with magnesium also implicated in regulating cerebral vascular tone relevant to migraine and in preserving cognitive function with aging - the authors called for more interventional research to confirm clinical relevance.
ReviewA review found chronic dietary acid load may impair muscle strength and performance with aging
Reviewing nutritional contributors to sarcopenia, this review found chronic ingestion of acid-producing diets appears to negatively affect muscle performance in older adults, alongside protein intake and vitamin D status, concluding that an optimal dietary acid-base balance is one element of a strategy to preserve muscle mass and strength with age.
ReviewA study found higher plant-protein intake was linked to a lower dietary acid load and higher blood bicarbonate
In 377 adults with chronic kidney disease, each 10% increase in plant-protein share of total protein intake was associated with a significantly lower estimated dietary acid load and higher serum bicarbonate levels, without any drop in lean muscle mass or handgrip strength.
Human cross-sectional studyA review found evidence for alkaline-diet supplementation preventing bone loss is inconsistent
Reviewing the 'acid-ash hypothesis' of osteoporosis, this review found that while a high-acid, high-protein diet is associated with increased urinary calcium loss, intervention studies using potassium citrate, bicarbonate or a more alkaline diet have not consistently shown a clear bone-density benefit - an honest, balanced look at a widely-repeated claim.
ReviewFrequently asked questions
How do I take CanPrev pH-Pro Alkalising Minerals?
Adults take one (1) capsule, one (1) or two (2) times per day away from food, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. Do not take within two hours of other medications.
What's in each capsule?
Each capsule contains 350 mg sodium bicarbonate, 275 mg spirulina (Spirulina platensis), 250 mg magnesium carbonate and 25 mg potassium citrate. The only non-medicinal ingredient is vegetable-grade magnesium stearate - no binders or fillers.
What is the licensed use of this product?
This product's Health Canada licence (NPN 80029857) authorizes it as an antacid that helps to neutralize excess stomach acid, used for the relief of heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach and sour stomach associated with excess stomach acid, hyperacidity and acid indigestion.
How long can I take it for?
Do not take continuously for more than two weeks unless directed by a healthcare practitioner.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding, or if I have kidney disease?
Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use if you have kidney disease except on the advice of a healthcare practitioner.
Does this interact with other medications?
Do not take within two hours of other medications, as pH-Pro may alter their effectiveness. As with any natural health product, consult a healthcare practitioner before use if you are taking any medication or have a medical condition.
Does the bottle really include pH test strips?
Yes - each bottle includes a separately-wrapped booklet of pH test strips for saliva or urine testing, with instructions.
Is it vegan and allergen-friendly?
Yes - it is vegan, non-GMO, and free of gluten, dairy, yeast, sugar, and artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.
Is CanPrev pH-Pro made in Canada?
Yes. It is formulated and made in Canada by CanPrev Natural Health Products Ltd. and licensed by Health Canada under NPN 80029857.
Add CanPrev pH-Pro Alkalising Minerals to your daily routine
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Get it on Amazon.caNatural Health Product NPN 80029857. An antacid that helps to neutralize excess stomach acid; used for the relief of heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach and sour stomach associated with excess stomach acid, hyperacidity and acid indigestion. Research summaries on this page concern this product's real ingredients (sodium bicarbonate, spirulina, magnesium carbonate, potassium citrate) generally and are educational - they are not additional product-specific claims beyond this product's Health Canada-authorized use. Read and follow the label. Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease except on the advice of a healthcare practitioner. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if you are taking any medication or have a medical condition. Do not take continuously for more than two weeks unless directed by a healthcare practitioner. Results may vary.
Important information
Safety Information
Cautions and Warnings: As with any natural health product, consult a healthcare practitioner before use of this product, especially if you are taking any medication or if you have a medical condition. Do not use if seal is broken. Keep out of reach of children. Contraindications: Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use if you have kidney disease except on the advice of a healthcare practitioner.
Indications
Recommended Use or Purpose: An antacid that helps to neutralize excess stomach acid. Used for the relief of heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach and sour stomach associated with excess stomach acid, hyperacidity and acid indigestion. pH-Pro is formulated to provide approximately twice the acid-neutralizing capacity of a single vegetable capsule compared to antacid tablets, blended in a base of all-natural spirulina.
Ingredients
Medicinal Ingredients (per 1 capsule): Sodium bicarbonate, 350 mg. Spirulina (Spirulina platensis), 275 mg. Magnesium carbonate, 250 mg. Potassium citrate, 25 mg. Non-medicinal Ingredients: Vegetable-grade magnesium stearate. No binders. No fillers. Vegan; free of gluten, dairy, yeast, sugar, GMOs, artificial colours, flavours, preservatives or animal ingredients.
Directions
Recommended Dose (Adults): Take one (1) capsule, one (1) or two (2) times per day away from food, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. Do not take within two hours of other medications, as pH-Pro may alter the effectiveness of other medicines. Recommended Duration of Use: Do not take continuously for more than two weeks unless directed by a healthcare practitioner.
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Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and different information than what is shown on our website. We recommend that you do not rely solely on the information presented and that you always read labels, warnings, and directions before using or consuming a product. This item is sold and shipped by Amazon.ca.