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ELI5: How can "making the body more alkaline" be a good thing?

I've seen a few things about the idea you should make your body more alkaline (chicken is acidic etc.), it seems like bullshit, but just wondering if there is even the slightest real science behind this idea. Most foods seem to have a pH lower than 7 from what I've seen?

edit: I know it should technically be flaired as chemistry, but I'm seeking more of a biological explanation.
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Organic chemical reactions are in some cases pH dependent, pH is actually defined as the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution, this is expressed as acid or alkaline 7 being neutral, lower then 7 is acid and higher is alkaline. 

now the body usualy operates at around 7.4, Slightly alkaline, and if it differs from that it could affect some body functions but it shouldnt differ too much unless you have some serious condition. 

As for miracle cures and treatments being pushed by womens magazines and fake doctors on TV... Ignore that bullshit and follow the advice of your GP.