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What can cause a person to have low co2 levels?
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Acidosis: Low co2 in your labs is actually low levels of bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate). Low bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) can be caused by a high carbohydrate (and sugar) diet. The carbs are turned into carbon dioxide which then become carbonic acid, which then lowers bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) levels. Reduce your carbohydrate and sugar intake.
Answered 11/28/2017
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