That logic makes a lot of sense. I only read this one scientific article which took a compilation of other findings, but it seems the short answer is: we don’t know yet and more research is needed, but if there are effects they are likely quite minimal.
Estrogen/testosterone balance probably. There are certain dietary factors that can change this. Tofu for instance has a chemical pretty analogous to estrogen, hence the term “soy boy”
Mixing them together causes an exothermic reaction that releases a lot of CO2. Both the heat and the releasing of gas bubbles can also help to break up things. Also it’s unlikely that all will mix with all, so you get some pockets of basic and some pockets of alkaline, who knows what you’re trying to break up but some of either might help. The method they learned is kind of throwing everything at it cus something will work. You aren't wrong, both methods have validity
Scamwich.