Question 1

i suffering with multiple kidneys stones. can i drink grape juice. some people saying grapefruit juice that have high oxalate levels?

Accepted Answer

See below: It is true that "some" studies have shown an increased risk of forming kidney stones with grapefruit juice though exact mechanism unclear. ??related to higher oxalate content. General guidelines for stone prevention include moderate protein intake, low sodium/salt, low oxalate, high citrate, normal calcium, and drinking enough clear liquids to generate 70-80 oz of urine per 24 hrs.

Question 2

how do i keep a balenced ph level?

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Healthy kidneys: Good renal function is key for this issue. Keep them healthy and you won't have to worry about it.

Question 3

is a 5.0 ph level normal?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Blood - no - you'd be dead
CSF - no
Urine - possibly depending on other values

Question 4

how to test my ph level at home?

Accepted Answer

Need blood work: You will need an arterial blood has completed to determine your pH. This can not be done from home.

Question 5

i have a ph level of 9.0 in my urine what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Cannot really say...: cannot say in your particular case, but generally, this would indicate a particular type of urinary infection. Of course metabolic diseases/kidney diseases, food with a lot of alkali , many medications, other causes......

Question 6

what are some foods and drinks i can eat to balance my ph level?

Accepted Answer

Ph: The body ph specifically of the blood is maintained by a number of buffer systems to maintain. Generally not required in most dietary measures.

Question 7

how would you use baking soda to correct the ph level in your body?

Accepted Answer

PH of body: The ph of your body is tightly controlled by the kidneys and even by your breathing rate. It would not be a good idea to try and control the ph with baking soda nor would it be very effective. It could actually cause harm.

Question 8

what is the ph level of a pregnant vagina?

Accepted Answer

Vaginal pH: 3.8 - 4.5 slightly acidic.

Question 9

what are the benefits of drinking grapefruit?

Accepted Answer

Grapefruit Juice: Pure grapefruit juice is packed with vitamin a and vitamin c as well as a healthy amount of folates (folic acid). According to the U.S. National library of medicine, vitamin a has many health benefits, ranging from improved vision to the healthy development of soft tissue, skin and bones.

Question 10

what are grapefruit supplements for?

Accepted Answer

Good for nothing: According to the nih, it is a myth that grapefruit increases metabolism. Grapefruit supplements may be useful if you have a vitamin c deficiency which is very rare and grapefruits supplements must be avoided if you take a statin drug.

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I suffering with multiple kidneys stones. can i drink grape juice. some people saying grapefruit juice that have high oxalate levels?

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How do i keep a balenced ph level?

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Is a 5.0 ph level normal?

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How to test my ph level at home?

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I have a ph level of 9.0 in my urine what does this mean?

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What are some foods and drinks i can eat to balance my ph level?

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How would you use baking soda to correct the ph level in your body?

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