hello nexus

I have noticed that different extraction teks say you should raise your pH to different levels..
with regard to a mhrb a/b extraction...
1. -is it true that a pH of 14 will destroy a large amount of the alkaloids?
2. -is it true that a pH of 8.5 - 9.5 is all you really need?
I couldn't find this issue addressed anywhere, so i thought i'd ask here. surely i'm not the only one wondering!
thank you all.

peace and love
-mantis12

It all depends on what you want to extract. For dmt and mescaline,
1.No
2.No

For psilocin:
1.yes
2.yes

for harmalas:

1. depends
2. depends

For yuremamine:

1. too late
2. too late

Assuming you ask about dmt extractions, a pH of 13+ is to your best interest, especially if you're new to the hobby. A pH of 14 will most certainly not harm the dmt in any detectable way and a pH of 15 you'll have very hard time reaching accurately (so do not bother).