The purpose of this study is to test the effect of increasing the body pH acutely with an
alkaline medication (sodium bicarbonate, NaHCO3, sodibic) on glucose metabolism post meal in
non diabetic subjects with normal renal function.
The investigators aim to determine whether there is an acute reduction in venous blood pH
following a typical Western-style (high acid load) breakfast in healthy men and women, and
whether this effect is attenuated by the concurrent administration of an alkaline medication.
The effect on glucose metabolism, hunger/satiety and arterial stiffness post meal will be
assessed.