Could this cause mouth ulcers?

[SuffolkPunch]

I used to get mouth ulcers quite a lot. I knew it was something to do with a poor diet but I didn't know what. It felt as if my saliva was acidy and that was preventing the ulcer from healing.

Then I read this article:
http://www.trans4mind.com/nutrition/pH.html

It seems that your diet affects your blood acid level and in turn, your saliva too. When I think back, one of the more effective things I tried was lemon juice - because I thought it was giving me vitamins but in fact, if you look at the table of alkalising foods, it's one of the best ones there

Just a heads up for anyone else suffering the same condition.

[Atavis]

High arginine intake also can lead to increased incidents of cold sores as well.

[PopeGregorius]

It seems that your diet affects your blood acid level

No - blood is buffered.

"A buffer of carbonic acid (H2CO3) and bicarbonate (HCO3−) is present in blood plasma, to maintain a pH between 7.35 and 7.45."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buffer_...n#Applications

[inkedouttrucca]

I Get Canker Sores When I Eat Pretzels A Lot. Then Top It Off With Orage Juice. *** Hate Those

[jdominic6]

mouth ulcers are called "canker sores" or "apthous ulcers". They are most commonly caused by trauma/autoimmune issues. They are not a disease.

[skinnyboipgh]

I get canker sores on the roof of my mouth if I eat more than a few walnuts 4 instance. It's an allergy I've had since I was a kid.