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T he term “acidic foods” refers to items that have a low pH level, meaning they are more acidic on the pH scale (0 to 14, with 7 being neutral). These foods can affect everyth ...
Acid-base balance refers to the levels of acidity and alkalinity your blood needs in order to keep your body functioning. Too much acid in the blood is known as acidosis, while too much alkalinity ...
The average person can maintain normal acid-base balance through a wide range of acid intake from foods.
Determinants of alkali load include potassium, magnesium, sodium and calcium. Two methods for estimating dietary acid–base balance have been published and it is of interest to compare these methods.