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What are ph levels? how does one increase or decrease ph levels naturally?

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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

PH is…: …a measure of acidity or alkalinity. Ph stands for percent hydrogen ion; the more hydrogen ion there is, the greater the acidity. Ph of 7 is neutral; higher values (7-14) are more alkaline (less hydrogen ion); lower values (1-7) are more acidic; the lower the ph, the more acidic the solution. Our diet tends to the acidic; so body produces bicarbonate, (sodium bicarbonate) etc. To buffer the system. See following site—.

Answered 12/20/2012

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Let your body do it: The normal pH in human body fluids is 7.40. All enzymes & cellular processes function best in a narrow pH range of 7.35 to 7.45. Major fluctuations in pH occur from 2 causes: respiratory & metabolic. For example rapid breathing & diabetes each lower ph, a condition caused acidosis. The body will try to compensate taking steps to restore normal ph. If your pH is within the normal range leave it be.

Answered 10/16/2015

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